Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Hermanus. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL HIKE.

Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 18 square kilometres in the Kleinrivier Mountains in Hermanus and ranges in altitude from sea level to 824 m. The main vegetation here is fynbos, which comprises 0.002% of the Cape Floral Kingdom but contains 18% of its plants in just 18 square kilometres. There is no other place on earth where so many different species can be seen growing in such close proximity.

There is a group of Meridians camping at Onrus and we will try and do a hike that uses a few of the trails. The route will hopefully include a visit to the viewpoint at the top of Lemoenkop, a visit to the first of the three dams, and a walk through the forest to a waterfall. We will have beautiful scenic views over Hermanus, the Overberg region, and the coast (weather permitting). Maximum height elevation will be 300 m on well marked gravel trails.

This is a 2BC graded route.
https://www.meridian-hiking.org.za/meridian-grading-system/

Bring your hat, water, snacks/lunch, some warm clothing and a raincoat etc. https://www.meridian-hiking.org.za/essential-info-for-hiker

Unfortunately NO DOGS are allowed on the trails that we will be walking on.
* There is a R40 (cash) fee for non Meridian Hiking Club members to be paid at the start of the hike. (Please bring the exact amount)
It is free to Meridian Hiking Club members (please show your membership card at the start of the hike).Meet at visitors centre at top of tar road.
Entrance to the Fernkloof Nature Reserve is free.

At the end of the hike, there is an option to spend some time walking through the Fernkloof gardens near the car parking area, or to walk along one of the many Hermanus cliff paths hopefully whale watching as well.