Cycling the mountains
Originally a much smaller road through the forests, the Helshoogte Pass was rebuilt in 2010. It’s a deeply rewarding climb by car, by motorbike or best of all by bicycle past the glorious Delaire Graaf estate on one side and Tokara, Le Pommier and Zorgvliet on the other. The views atop the crest over Jonkershoek in one direction and the Simonsberg in the other are just sensational. Contact Cape Cycle tours for a private guided tour or to hire a bike.