Once you have stocked up on pies, rusks and jams at Kardoesie Wuppert(h)al is the place to head to if you want to get away from it all.

West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature

West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.

Outside Clanwilliam on your way to Wupperthal the scenic road passes by the grave of C. Louis Leipoldt, the famous Afrikaans poet and known, by some, as the father of South African gastronomy. The rock formations along this part of the road are spectacular.

Wupperthal is a small town in the Cederberg Mountains that was founded by two German missionaries in 1830. The name is derived from the Wupper River in Germany from where the missionaries originally came.

The town itself doesn’t offer much as far as entertainment goes – you go here to recharge your batteries, to read that book that you haven’t had time to pick up for months on end, to spend time with your nearest and dearest, to go for leisurely walks and to soak up the rural atmosphere.

Alternatively you could go hiking (the veld is covered in pristine fynbos – look out for the snow protea, rocket pincushion and the Clanwilliam Cedar), mountain biking or bird watching. If you are an experienced 4×4-driver, you could attempt the Tra-Travallei Route. It is a one-way route though it has escape routes and it has a 3-4 star rating.

The villagers will greet you and ask where you are from as you gaze at the beautiful Moravian Church, as you walk into the quaint post office or as you buy fresh bread at the corner shop. Use the opportunity to ask someone to organise a donkey cart ride for you and the rest of your family or friends.

The Wupperthal shoe factory still exists to this day though it does not employ nearly as many people as it used to in its heyday. It’s still known for its velskoene (leather walking shoes) made by a few third generation shoe makers.

Whether you’re a keen or amateur photographer you will delight in the quaint white-washed cottages with thatched roofs, sagging pergolas, chickens pecking about in the yard and dogs yapping a friendly greeting.

After a stay in Wupperthal head back to the busier towns of Piketberg, Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Vanrhynsdorp, Nieuwoudtville and Garies.

West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature

West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.