Cliff Path Hiking Trail
The cliff path hiking trail at Hermanus is along one of the town’s most beautiful features. It meanders for 11 km along the rugged coastline, between the New Harbour to the west, and Piet-se-Bos, just beyond Grotto Beach, to the east. Certain parts of the Hermanus Cliff Path are wheelchair-friendly, including the stretch in front of the Village Square Shopping Centre that stretches from the Marine Hotel to the Village Square. It offers scenic views over Walker Bay and superb whale watching in season..(June to November)
It is on the Hermanus cliff path that some of the world’s best land-based whale watching occurs (August/September. Great places to spot whales.great places to spot whales are etween Gearings Point and Roman Rock, Mickey to Kraal Rock, Sievers Punt and Kwaaiwater. At Fick’s pool, you may also spot the dassies, see public art at Gearing’s Point, and visit Grotto Beach.
