6 Stemmet’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a walk up Hoy's Koppie for a 360 view of the whole of Hermanus and Walker Bay. This is the most incredible photo opportunity you could possibly have in Hermanus. Learn more about Sir William Hoy and his wife who lie buried at the top of Hoy's koppie. Only 5-8minute walk from 6 Stemmet Lodge - there are stairs at the back of the hill on the mountain side.
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Hoy's Koppie
Take a walk up Hoy's Koppie for a 360 view of the whole of Hermanus and Walker Bay. This is the most incredible photo opportunity you could possibly have in Hermanus. Learn more about Sir William Hoy and his wife who lie buried at the top of Hoy's koppie. Only 5-8minute walk from 6 Stemmet Lodge - there are stairs at the back of the hill on the mountain side.
Fernkloof Nature Reserve is great for hiking, many trail options to choose from depending on how long a walk you want to take. There is also a beautiful botanical garden if you want to do a pic nic on the lawn.
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Fernkloof natuurreservaat
Fernkloof Nature Reserve is great for hiking, many trail options to choose from depending on how long a walk you want to take. There is also a beautiful botanical garden if you want to do a pic nic on the lawn.
The Blue Flag Grotto Beach is well known for its massive stretch of stunning sandy beach and ocean. It is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike and boasts a view of the mountainous areas behind whilst still having a seemingly unending view of the beach. This beach is perfect for swimming, suntanning, games and long, leisurely walks and with ample parking it is the ideal holiday point for many.
The beach itself stretches for almost 18 km, making the walk an exercise but an enjoyable one. The beach starts at Grotto's Blue Flag beach and ends at the seaside hamlet of De Kelders.
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Grotto Beach (blauwe vlag)
Grotto StreetThe Blue Flag Grotto Beach is well known for its massive stretch of stunning sandy beach and ocean. It is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike and boasts a view of the mountainous areas behind whilst still having a seemingly unending view of the beach. This beach is perfect for swimming, suntanning, games and long, leisurely walks and with ample parking it is the ideal holiday point for many.
The beach itself stretches for almost 18 km, making the walk an exercise but an enjoyable one. The beach starts at Grotto's Blue Flag beach and ends at the seaside hamlet of De Kelders.
This short, tarred road leads up to the top of the mountain range at the beginning of Hermanus. To get there from Hermanus, travel out of Hermanus and towards Cape Town for about 2km. You will pass the Spar (Gateway Shopping Centre) on your left. Just after this turn right into Malva Road and follow the signs that say Rotary Way until your heading up the road. The final point is the parking lot at the end of the gravel road, which overlooks the ocean, the bay in which the whales can be found and Hermanus, giving the viewer an uninterrupted and stunning view of this pristine area.
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Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout
This short, tarred road leads up to the top of the mountain range at the beginning of Hermanus. To get there from Hermanus, travel out of Hermanus and towards Cape Town for about 2km. You will pass the Spar (Gateway Shopping Centre) on your left. Just after this turn right into Malva Road and follow the signs that say Rotary Way until your heading up the road. The final point is the parking lot at the end of the gravel road, which overlooks the ocean, the bay in which the whales can be found and Hermanus, giving the viewer an uninterrupted and stunning view of this pristine area.
The Hermanus cliff path hugs the coastline and offers a 12km path for walkers and hikers alike. Start near the new harbour and enjoy a visual journey along the beautiful rugged coastline to Grotto beach, this path offers many benches to sit and watch the whales or to enjoy ocean views.
To get to the cliff path just walk down towards the sea. The cliff path trail is the last thing before you get water. You cannot miss it. If you turn right you will walk into town and turning left will take you all the way to the end of the trail.
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Cliff Path
Cliff PathThe Hermanus cliff path hugs the coastline and offers a 12km path for walkers and hikers alike. Start near the new harbour and enjoy a visual journey along the beautiful rugged coastline to Grotto beach, this path offers many benches to sit and watch the whales or to enjoy ocean views.
To get to the cliff path just walk down towards the sea. The cliff path trail is the last thing before you get water. You cannot miss it. If you turn right you will walk into town and turning left will take you all the way to the end of the trail.
There are 3 whale watching companies leaving out of Hermanus Harbour. We can help you book with them and see if they have availability and how sightings have been. Whale Season is generally end of July - end of November.
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Whale Watching with Hermanus Whale Watchers
There are 3 whale watching companies leaving out of Hermanus Harbour. We can help you book with them and see if they have availability and how sightings have been. Whale Season is generally end of July - end of November.
Only minutes away from 6 Stemmet Lodge. Walk straight down Stemmet Street towards the see. Turn right on cliff path and it is about 100m till you see the pool.
The Marine Tidal Pool is situated below the Marine Hotel in Central Hermanus next to Bientang's Cave Restaurant. Access is from the cliff path leading down to the pool via a set of steep steps and not recommended for people who have difficulty walking
Hermanus Tidal Pool
Marine DriveOnly minutes away from 6 Stemmet Lodge. Walk straight down Stemmet Street towards the see. Turn right on cliff path and it is about 100m till you see the pool.
The Marine Tidal Pool is situated below the Marine Hotel in Central Hermanus next to Bientang's Cave Restaurant. Access is from the cliff path leading down to the pool via a set of steep steps and not recommended for people who have difficulty walking
This valley is only a short drive from Hermanus maybe 10 minutes till you reach the first wineries. Many of them have restaurants and is good for windy or rainy days if you have nothing to do in town.
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyThis valley is only a short drive from Hermanus maybe 10 minutes till you reach the first wineries. Many of them have restaurants and is good for windy or rainy days if you have nothing to do in town.
Food scene
This place is a truly unique Hermanus experience, situated in the historic old harbour. This eatery specializes in Abalone which is farmed here in Hermanus, they offer a variety of other dishes and do some amazing breakfasts. The view is to die for
Perlemoen
64 Marine DriveThis place is a truly unique Hermanus experience, situated in the historic old harbour. This eatery specializes in Abalone which is farmed here in Hermanus, they offer a variety of other dishes and do some amazing breakfasts. The view is to die for
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Getting Around:
From 6 Stemmet Lodge it is only a couple of minutes into the main touristic part of town, with restaurants , shops and amazing sea views. Also the Cliff pathway is only 2 - 3 minutes walk so everything is actually very close by.
Hermanus is great if you want to walk more than driving. Hiking in Fernkloof nature reserve or walking along the cliff path. It is also safe to walk to restaurants at night. Just never walk in dark side streets and keep to the main road that is very lit up.
Check out one of our Hermanus Youtube Videos:
https://youtu.be/OOKn7_d3dAA