South Africa · Hiking

6-Hour Fernkloof Nature Reserve Hike in Hermanus with Peak Views

6 Hours Round trip from Kanonkop Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike the 8.2 km Kanonkop to Lemoenkop Peak trail through Fernkloof Valley
02 Observe various flowering fynbos species along the route
03 Visit the magnificent indigenous Boekenhoutsbos, a remnant Afromontane forest pocket
04 Enjoy fabulous views from the top of Kanonkop with coffee and snacks

Go for a hike in Fernkloof Nature Reserve, a nature reserve in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Covering 1,800 hectares and ranging from sea level to 842 metres in altitude, the reserve harbours over 1,300 species of plant. Behold the fynbos, flora, and fauna of the region as you are surrounded by mountains and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Follow the 8.2 km Kanonkop to Lemoenkop Peak trail, leading up along the Fernkloof Valley while observing the various fynbos species in flower along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hermanus, Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fernkloof Valley Hike to Kanonkop and Lemoenkop Peak

7:30 am: Depart for your hike from the main entrance. Follow the 8.2 km Kanonkop to Lemoenkop Peak trail, leading up along the Fernkloof Valley while observing the various fynbos species in flower along the way.

Continue on to the magnificent indigenous Boekenhoutsbos, a remnant Afromontane forest pocket where some fabulous specimens of indigenous trees can be found. After your visit to the forest, make your way up the mountainside.
At the top of Kanonkop, take a rest and have a cup of coffee and snacks while enjoying the fabulous views before continuing down the Adder Ladder trail towards Lemoenkop Peak.
Head back to the entrance gate by 14:00.