The two main towns nearby are clanwilliam to the north, and citrusdal to the south in the western cape province it is a 200kms drive north. Fire in the cederberg causes some trail closures 2017. Both are iconic features of the cederberg mountain landscape. Or just lie back and enjoy the night sky in an area where there s little light or air pollution. Wolfberg cracks takes about 3 to 4 hours, not easy to find, gps helpful. The region is fortunate to have three excellent wine routes available for tourists. The trip to nearby stadsaal, the hike up to the wolfberg cracks, and swimming at maalgat are still very clear website. These ranges are cederberg, five generations, ghost corner and longavi. The arches route up the cracks requires some rock scrambling fitness and agility, and many parties are content to. The khoisan rock art estimated to be at least years old. You can also visit truitjieskraal and the stadsaal caves with its elephant bushman paintings a few kilometers from dwarsrivier.
The 15 metre high wolfberg arch is a well known landmark in the cederberg. The rocks could crush us, but i remind myself they have been perfectly wedged between the sheer walls of the wolfberg cracks for ages. The formations lend themselves perfectly to rock climbing beautiful soaring corners and layback faults, perfect handrails, huge climbable roofs and bulges, and delightfully eroded pockets and gargoyles. The darling wine route boasts worldfamous cellars like cloof, grootte post and darling cellars the west coast wine route in the olifants river valley incorporates the whole river area, the splendour of the cederberg and the unspoilt west coast. The cederberg mountains are the holy grail of the outdoors in the western cape. Its twists, turns and views cant be beaten, and from there its one great.
Depending on your destination in the cederberg, this remote wilderness area is about 250 km from cape town. It includes the towns of clanwilliam, citrusdal and lamberts bay, and the surrounding villages and farms. To reach the first of these towns, citrusdal, one passes over the beautiful piekinierskloof pass, where farmers share the land with resorts and tourist accommodation. This means that we are not able to offer the gabriel or the cederberg 100 trails at the moment and there is no access to the wolfberg cracks or the wolfberg arch. Our resort, kagga kamma, lies in the heart of the region, but a world apart in its amazing scenic features.
There are numerous day and overnight hikes including the popular and spectacular wolfberg arch, wolfberg cracks and the maltese cross. The wolfberg arch, wolfberg cracks, the maltese cross and sneeuberg the highest point in the cederberg can all be reached from this block. See the cederberg risen from the ashes getaway magazine. Hiking wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch cederberg south africa. The cederberg in general is known for is fantastical rock formations, and the cracks will not disappoint. Wolfberg cracks southern cederberg, a climbers guide. Stance below a break in brown rock that leads to a left tending. Most of the hike is in full sun so its best to start at 06. David makes two wines in small quantities exclusively for the annual guild auction. The trip to nearby stadsaal, the hike up to the wolfberg cracks, and swimming at maalgat are still very clear. Cederberg wilderness hiking trails information south africa.
The cederberg mountains are famous for their fantastic rock formations like the maltese cross and wolfberg arch, while in the numerous caves and overhangs you may see some of the finest and oldest examples of rock art in africa. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. The wolfberg cracks and arch mrtns story posted on february 14, 2014 by dmca february 14, 2014 last november mrtn and i travelled to the cederbergs a spectacular mountain region several hundred km north of cape town for a hike to the wolfberg cracks and arch. Spectacular rock formations including the maltese cross, wolfberg cracks. Proclaimed on 27 july 1973, the cederberg wilderness covers moreorless the state forest area known as the cederberg. Climbing at wolfberg, sanddrif cederberg, south africa. Cederberg local municipality is a local municipality which governs an area of the western cape province of south africa stretching from the cederberg mountains through the middle valley of the olifants river to the atlantic coast. See south africas natural wonders, from wolfberg cracks to maltese cross. Once up the cracks, the hiking along the top to the arch is easy and very stunning. The cederberg was named after the hardy clanwilliam ceder tree, now close to extinction. Wolfberg cracks, sanddrift, cederberg, south africa ryan vd merwe. Set on the banks of the biedouw river, enjo nature farm is located in the biedouw valley in the cederberg.
A weekend of hiking in the cederberg awol tours and travel. The arch itself is certainly the largest such natural beauty of its kind that i know of in south africa, and stands in an area of great beauty and silence. Through the wolfberg cracks to the arch, across to the welbedacht cave and down the. At 1,608m high, it is an impressive rocky outcrop that towers above the surrounding landscape. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Mar 08, 2017 dont miss the wine tasting at nearby cederberg private cellar campsite reception important info. Founded in 2011, we conduct indepth fundamental research to identify quality businesses trading at a significant margin of safety. The cederberg wilderness area falls within the cape floral region, a world heritage site. The table mountain sandstone creates ideal conditions for spectacular routes. The tour allows occasional rider, with no previous offroad experience, to discover the desert areas of the tankwa karoo, the magnificent sceneries of the cederberg mountains, and to ride the legendary old postal route, with the comfort of a backup 4x4 vehicle transporting petrol, food, drinks and luggages. Cederberg private cellars winemaker, david nieuwoudt, became a member of the cape winemakers guild in november 2005. Cedarberg hiking tour 3 night walking tourcedarberg africa. The cederberg is a mountain range stretching approximately 100kms in a vast wilderness area.
Wolfberg cracks southern cederberg, a climbers guide available for. Wolfberg arch takes 7 to 8 hours, and the trail is roughly 15 km long. Here is a route description, map, and gps waypoints for hiking the route. The cracks are on private land adjacent to the wilderness. Then there are several thousand species of plants and animals, including rare examples of mountain fynbos. Cederberg capital are specialists in greater china equities. The cracks are on private land adjacent to the wilderness area, and a permit must be obtained from the nieuwoudts at dwarsriver farm. Were on the lookout for great wine deals and when we see them, well send you an email.
Sanddrif consists of selfcatering cottages and campsites with electricity points. Cederberg private cellar 2020 all you need to know before. This rain jacket is breathable, waterproof and mesh lined for comfort and warmth in all conditions. So we have an expert knowledge of the cederberg lodges and touring options. If there is one adventurous hike to do in the cederberg wilderness area, this is it. Purchase permits and a map from the office at dwarsrivier or algeria forest station cape nature hq for the cederberg wilderness. Aug 21, 2014 wolfberg cracks, sanddrift, cederberg, south africa ryan vd merwe. The hikes in this block are accessed through dwarsrivier farm, starting from the sanddrif campsite and chalets 027 482 2825 or kromrivier campsite and chalets 027 482 2807 or nuwerust chalets. Cederberg accommodation 49 unique places to stay in cederberg.
Wolfberg cracks before you continue to clanwilliam for 1 night, full board. At the top there are some stunning rock formations and panoramic views. Theres a small shop with basic supplies, meat and wine at reception. The cederberg area lies some 200km north west of cape town, and consists of the mountains from which the area takes its name, the wilderness it hides, and several small towns. Backpack and hike in the wolfberg cracks of the cederberg. Wolfberg arch and wolfberg cracks, caverns with fine rock art sites town hallstadsaal caves and peaks the tallest of which is the sneeuberg at 2 028 metres. Very popular, and for good reason, this is a hike with an adventurous feel and is a lot of fun. Always carry enough water, warm clothes and snacks when embarking on any hike. For those who enjoy hiking, the wolfberg cracks hiking is closed until further notice, we drove from cape town to the cederberg to see the wolfberg cracks only to be greeted by a sign at sandriff reception about the closure of the cracks due massive fire they had in the region in summer. Exposure to natural elements and a degree of freedom and isolation ensures a true wilderness experience that will draw you back for a followup visit. Different options on walks through the cracks at the end, need.
These hikes are moderate and your personal level of fitness should guide you in deciding which route to follow. Cederberg best time to visit top tips before you go. May 10, 2012 the cederberg in general is known for is fantastical rock formations, and the cracks will not disappoint. It covers 83000ha of mountains, valleys, fynbos vegetation and streams. Day hikes cederberg conservancy, south africa, western cape. The most popular day hikes are concentrated in the southern cederberg around algeria, the maltese cross and the wolfberg cracks. Founded in 2011, we conduct in depth fundamental research to identify quality businesses trading at a significant margin of safety. Plan a road trip to the cederberg for spring 2018 and you may be one of. Today you have an early start for the fairly steep, but rewarding, climb up to dramatic wolfberg cracks 1 to 1.
We stayed in lonely planet, a tiny cottage situated away from the main. The 10 best cederberg hotels where to stay in cederberg. Seasoned hikers should only attempt the spectacular hike to the wolfberg arch via the wolfberg cracks. Wolfberg cracks, sanddrift, cederberg, south africa youtube. The cederberg area is renowned for its fantastic and surreal rock formations that have been created over the millennia by erosion of the quartzitic sandstone. If you know the cederberg, you will know the popular wolfberg cracks, and the spectacular wolfberg rock arch. Original image from the guide book wolfberg cracks a climbers guide by tony lourens with permission. The 30 best places in cederberg best price guarantee. Wolfberg arch and cracks the arch is a long way from the cracks, but worth the effort, maltese cross, tafelberg, sneeuberg, sneeukop and krakadouw peak make for real mountaineering attractions, whilst the notasfit still gain a lot of pleasure from maalgat pool and stadsaal caves. The cederberg wilderness, a world heritage site, is 71 000 hectares of rugged and mountainous terrain with breathtaking landscapes and renowned sandstone rock formations, 250 km from cape town. Cape nature have closed this area of the wilderness until at least 1 august 2017. The cederberg conservancy is the heart of the cederberg the solitude and breathtaking natural beauty of the area is captivating. At present there are 66 ha under vine and the red to white wine ratio is 50. Nuwerust rest camp is situated in the breekrans river valley, surrounded by majestic southern cederberg mountains.
Cederberg wines south africas highest altitude wines. Cederberg things to do browse our directory of things to do in cederberg. The cederberg wilderness area in the western cape province ranks alongside the drakensberg in kwazulu natal, the wolkberg in limpopo province and the fish river canyon in namibia as being the prime hiking destinations for the experienced hiker who. As of march 2017, hiking to the wolfberg cracks and arch is closed due to recent fires. Wolfberg cracks is the adventurous hike to do in the cederberg natural area. Cederberg experience nuwerust rest camp cederberg camping.
The arch is lit by both sunrise and sunset from opposite sides, so you can use. Wolfberg arch african conservation photodestinations. The cederberg wilderness area in the western cape province ranks alongside the drakensberg in kwazulu natal, the wolkberg in limpopo province and the fish river canyon in namibia as being the prime hiking destinations for the experienced hiker who loves the freedom given by hiking in wilderness areas. Walking aside, the dirt roads are good mountain bike fodder. The 71 000hectare cederberg wilderness area encompasses famous rock formations maltese cross. Take this j ourney to breathtaking rock formations and pools in south africas cederberg mountains. The cederberg mountains are made up generally of super solid, bullet hard table mountain sandstone.
Cederberg range at anaconda clothing brand with the best. Cederberg private cellar 2020 all you need to know. A cederberg womens cottesloe rain jacket, for example, is fully seamsealed and manufactured using tough nylon ripstop. Wilderness status proclaimed in terms of an act of parliament means that the area must be conserved as far as. On the first day, we started the 8 hours hike to the wolfberg arch rather.
It takes you past crystal pools, welbedacht cave, the wolfberg arch. From self drive itineraries and walking holidays, to rock art and spring wild flower tours. The wolfberg cracks is one of the best known and spectacular parts of the magnificent cederberg. Most popular and easily accessible is the stadsaal cave and the elephant rock art. We believe that a concentrated portfolio of such companies will generate superior returns for our clients in the long run. The cederberg range is cederberg private cellars focus range.
Rock climbing routes in wolfsberg cracks, cederberg. A taste of the cederberg is a fitting title for this post because the cederberg is rich with incredible walks and adventures we only touched on its magic on this trip and look forward to exploring more of it in the near future. Go stargazing at the cederberg observatory 2km from dwarsrivier for slide shows and a chance to look through telescopes. We planned this overnight backpacking trip in the cederberg wilderness area after seeing photos of wolfberg arch, a gargantuan stone archway. I would recommend adding the additional miles to see wolfberg arch as well. Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. Cederberg wilderness trail in clanwilliam, western cape. Wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch name of reserve area. Theyve misspelled the farms name it really should have a y on the end enjoy.
Cederberg, western cape welcome to the official cederberg tourism site learn all about the towns situated in the cederberg municipal region as well as about the cederberg mountains and cederberg wilderness area, what you can do here, where to have delicious meals and where you can stay. Hiker or biker, peter slingsbys, cederberg the map, is your indispensable reference to the area. The guest farm is 15 mi from wupperthal an 1 hour drive from clanwilliam. After crossing the apex into middelberg vlakte, the trail turns right in a. My first ever visit to the cederberg was to sanddrif on a standard 5 school outing. Two night camping in the cederberg wilderness area. The following cultivars are cultivated on the farm. The stunning wolfberg cracks are a little closer to the woldberg arch and.
This cederberg hike takes 6 7 hours and starts at sanddrif. The cederberg is renowned for its quality of rock climbing routes particularly around the krakadouw and tafelberg peaks. The cederberg also provides a natural arena for adventure lovers. Cederberg accommodation 49 unique places to stay in. The two main towns nearby are clanwilliam to the north, and citrusdal to the south in the western cape province it is a 200kms drive north from cape town.
In the event of an incident, guides are connected to the geos emergency service system. Original image from the guide book wolfberg cracks a climbers guide by. The guilds members include top winemakers in south africa and membership is by invitation. Hiking wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch cederberg south.
Walk up to the wolfberg cracks from sanddrif in the cederberg, about 3 hours. Situated a close 20 minutes drive from the walks and climbs of the maltese cross, wolfberg arch, stadsaal caves and bushman paintings, the start of the wupperthal 4x4 drive, observatory and the cederberg wines cellars, our farm is. Well take a winding road from cape town through the hottentot holland mountain range, hike to rock pools, then set up camp and have a braai dinner cooked over an open fire. It is a perfect area thos who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. Apr 12, 2012 walk up to the wolfberg cracks from sanddrif in the cederberg, about 3 hours. Wolfberg overview wolfberg lies within the awesome cederberg wilderness area, which is situated about 200km north of cape town. Apr 08, 2017 cape nature have closed this area of the wilderness until at least 1 august 2017. After our mountain biking adventure in the cederberg last year, it has been. From there you can go on the worldwideknown hiking trails to view the maltese cross 4 to 5 hours, lots wife and window rocks, as well as the wolfberg cracks 4 hours and wolfberg arch 8 hours.
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