Duiwelsgat hiking trail

Duiwelsgat hiking trail

Marebella Seafront Guesthouse

In whale season, walk with the whales and out of season marvel at the magnificent sea and mountain views on the Duiwelsgat hiking trail along the meandering Walker Bay cliff path. 7km from Gansbaai to "Die Plaat" beach in De Kelders. This scenic trail links several historic sites along the coast of Gansbaai.

From Gansbaai the trail goes along the coast through Stanfords Cove, a protected swimming beach. Further along the coast past the De Kelders "Drup Kelder Cave", a cave containing stalactites and stalagmites and crystal clear pools of fresh water ideal for swimming and was reported to have been visited by Lady Anne Barnard in 1798.

Then you will pass Die Stal (The Stable) where horses from the Birkenhead wreck came ashore in 1852. A short way on is Duiwelsgat (Devils hole), the deep hole in the rocks with a view into the cave below.

The trail ends at Klipgat Cave that was inhabited by Stone Age humans 70.000 years ago. The main attraction of this trail, apart from the many caves and natural beauty, is the superb whale watching all along the route between August and December.

Duiwelsgat hiking trail

Marebella Seafront Guesthouse

We invite you to experience the warm, relaxed atmosphere at Marebella Seafront Guesthouse in De Kelders, near Gansbaai. Accommodation in spacious guest rooms on the seafront, overlooking Walker Bay and the cliffs of De Kelders, 3km from Gansbaai. Mediterranean living meets South African hospitality ...

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