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Hermanus War Memorial

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1. View of the Hermanus Coastline – Cliff Path, Hermanus loop from Hermanus

12.8km

03:20

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kwaaiwater – View of the Hermanus Coastline loop from Voëlklip

18.9km

04:56

140m

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3. Rock Hyrax – Rock Hyrax Viewpoint loop from Mosselrivier

5.71km

01:31

60m

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 19, 2025

This monument, made of local boulders and flanked by two cannons, was erected in 1929 to commemorate the residents of Hermanus who died in World War I. The plaque on the monument lists 11 names of those who died in World War I. Later, the names of 15 soldiers who died in World War II were added, including that of Robert Bushell. He was one of the masterminds of "The Great Escape"; the escape of 73 prisoners of war from Stalag Luft III. Fifty of them were shot after being captured on Hitler's orders.

Source: tracesofwar.nl/sights/150099/Oorlogsmonument-Hermanus.htm

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Max G.

April 23, 2023

to commemorate those who died in the World Wars

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Dani

October 28, 2023

Monument right along the path.

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Elevation 60 m

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Hermanus War Memorial

1. View of the Hermanus Coastline – Cliff Path, Hermanus loop from Hermanus

2. Kwaaiwater – View of the Hermanus Coastline loop from Voëlklip

3. Rock Hyrax – Rock Hyrax Viewpoint loop from Mosselrivier

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