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The Delvera Vineyard Trail takes hikers into a registered conservancy. All trails start from the Dirtopia Trail Centre and permits are R25 for adults and R10 for kids (under 10) per day. 25% of permit sales in aid of the Klapmutskop Bawaria. The hiking trail is open daily from 8am-5pm although an honesty box is available for access outside of these hours. Please see our events calendar and info on the Full Moon & Sunset Hikes.

Delvera Vineyard Trail

The Delvera Vineyard Trail is 9.75km long and takes roughly 2.5 hours to complete. The hike summits Klapmutskop at 523m and offers panoramic views of the Winelands and Cape Town.

The 6km Vineyard Walk remains in the vineyards and take 1.5 hours to complete. You'll enjoy beautiful views of the Winelands and get a closer look at the various red and white wine cultivars. Interpretive signage will help you distinguish between Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc!

For bird enthuasiasts the 1.25km Bird Walk is a must. The Delvera dam hosts a wide range of ducks, geese, weavers, pheasants and many more.

And yes, you can come and do trail running for exercise here too!

Klapmutskop Renosterveld Conservancy

The Conservancy was formed by surrounding farmers in 2004 to protect the rare Renosterveld (Rhino field) vegetation type

Raptors sightings

The region boasts with a wide range of raptors with resident Jackal Buzzards a daily sighting. Keen birders will recognise the distinctive cry of the African Fish Eagle on one of their frequent visits to the farm.

 

Nordic Walking

Fairyly new in South Africa, Nordic Walking is about to take off as it did all over the world. Nordic Walking poles to rent from Trail Centre and lessons can be given on appointment.  Arina Botha is a qualified INWA instructor since Dec'05. Lessons including pole hire & permit cost R75 per hour.

Beware: Big difference between normal hiking/walking sticks and real nordic Walking poles!

To book Nordic Walking Lessons please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call 0218844752

 

 
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