The majestic Cederberg and tranquil Tra-Tra Valley is definitely Wupperthal’s major draw card, with springtime from August / September bringing the added beauty of a kaleidoscope of wildflowers.
In its glory days, Wupperthal’s hand sewn veldskoene was famous across the country. The shoe factory is still in existence and makes for an interesting visit. The Leipoldt House and Moravian church are also very interesting in-town exploration options.
4x4 Trails and Routes
Follow the N7 from Cape Town up the West Coast and take the Clanwilliam turnoff. Drive through town and follow the Wupperthal signs. The route starts in the Cedarberg’s quaint Rhenish mission station of Wupperthal (well-known for its veldskoens and rooibos tea). The trail is mostly rocky with some sand sections which can become muddy after rain.
The Tra-Tra Trail is a two-day route which can, at a shove, be completed in one day. The first day is a 42-km mountain trek that culminates at a camp site with toilets and hot water. On the second day, the trail leads back to Wuppertal along a choice of two routes. The main one is scenic, but very steep and potentially dangerous, while the second offers an ‘escape’ for less-experienced drivers.
Cederberg Oasis Mountain Bike Route
Cederberg Oasis is situated in the heart of the Cederberg Wilderness Area, en route to the beautiful Kromme River Valley. There are several route options, so go and explore!
The Wuppertal Route, 40km one-way, starts from the Cederberg Oasis farmhouse and heads north towards Matjiesrivier.
Prepare yourself for some stiff uphill grinding along rough secondary roads and 4x4 tracks till you reach the snaking gravel pass dropping towards Wuppertal. Take care as the gradient hits one in five.
Another option is to crank along the Bushman Paintings Route, a circular 25km also starting out towards Matjiesrivier before hitting a sharp left turn towards Truitjieskraal and its worthwhile there-and-back 6km to see the Bushman rock art sites. After this breather, pedal on via Kromrivier and then back to Cederberg Oasis.
The West Coast is an easy drive from Cape Town and the Winelands, and all you need do is head onto the N7. Villages such as Paternoster, Lan...
Gravel roads are the only way to get to Wupperthal in the Western Cape, where it slumbers way off-the-beaten track in the remote Tra-Tra Val...