Outdoor adventures in Cape Winelands

The Cape Winelands region offers a diverse range of high-adrenaline activities centered around its dramatic mountain ranges. This list features the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve's extensive zip-line network and the technical sport climbing crags of Montagu, such as The Steeple and Heaven. Hikers can explore the Jonkershoek and Greyton reserves to find secluded waterfalls like Second Waterfall and Oakes Falls, while the Koue Bokkeveld provides unique sandstone climbing opportunities at Houdenbek.

Outdoor Adventures — Map

A

Cape Canopy Tours

Located within the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, this course features 11 slides and a suspension bridge spanning a double waterfall.

B

Second Waterfall

A perennial waterfall located along the Eerste River in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, accessible via a 6.4km return hiking trail.

C

Silwerstroom Waterval

High waterfall located along the Bloupunt hiking trail in Montagu, known for its flow against the sheer rock face.

D

Vlêrmuis Waterval

A secluded waterfall situated within the Montagu mountain range, accessible via the Cogmanskloof trail system.

E

Rietkloof Waterval

A seasonal waterfall found along the upper reaches of the Keisie River trails near Montagu.

F

Oakes Falls

Located in the Greyton Nature Reserve, these falls are a feature of the Boesmanskloof Trail connecting Greyton and McGregor.

G

Oorlogs Kloof

A technical sport climbing sector in Montagu featuring steep quartzite walls and multiple established routes.

H

Houdenbek

A private farm in the Koue Bokkeveld offering sport climbing and bouldering on Cederberg-style sandstone formations.

I

Shooting Gallery

A sport climbing crag in Montagu's Badkloof, known for its vertical faces and moderate to high-grade routes.

J

The Steeple

A prominent rock spire in Montagu providing multi-pitch climbing routes with significant exposure.

K

Heaven

A high-altitude sport climbing sector in Montagu, recognized for its overhanging routes and views of the Cogmanskloof valley.

L

Joe's Garage

An accessible sport climbing wall in Montagu featuring a concentration of vertical routes on solid quartzite.

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