Kwaaiwater (Angry Water) – View of the Hermanus Coastline loop from Voëlklip

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Kwaaiwater (Angry Water) – View of the Hermanus Coastline loop from Voëlklip

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Kwaaiwater (Angry Water) – View of the Hermanus Coastline loop from Voëlklip

04:54

18.8km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.71 km

Kwaaiwater (Angry Water)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A truly stunning section of the Hermanus Coastal Cliff Path. Kwaaiwater translates from Afrikaans to 'Angry Water'. There are a handful of benches situated perfectly to sit and enjoy the show!

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2.90 km

View of the Hermanus Coastline

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3.45 km

Kraal Rock

Viewpoint

5.14 km

Roman Rock

Viewpoint

5.69 km

Whale Tail Fountain, Hermanus Cliff Path

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A place where you can find coolness. The whale tail is an imaginative attraction for kids looking to cool off.

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5.74 km

Hyraxes are found in Africa and southwest Asia and resemble rodents. They live on rocks and/or in trees and feed on plants. They have broad toenails. Their fur contains long whiskers.

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5.87 km

View of the Old Harbour, Hermanus

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Hermanus has two harbors. The Old Harbor was abandoned after 1958 and declared a national monument in 1970. In the museum, you can still see what life was like in Hermanus in the past.

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7.58 km

View of the Cliff Path at Fernkloof Nature Reserve

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This part of the coastal cliff path is really quite stunning. I could sit and watch the crashing waves for hours!

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12.7 km

Cliff Path and Whale Sculpture, Hermanus

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A well established coastal path with awesome views of the Atlantic Ocean. Lots of options to stop along the way and appreciate the scenery.

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16.4 km

Cliff Path, Hermanus

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Parking facilities also available just a stone's throw from the main road

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17.2 km

Mossel River Beach

Beach

18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

3.36 km

1.33 km

699 m

690 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

2.82 km

2.01 km

741 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

24°C

11°C

0 %

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

November 19, 2024,🇿🇦Hermanus Cliff path

A "must do" in my eyes - soooo fantastic.
The Hermanus Cliff Path runs along the coast and offers a 12 km long path for walkers and hikers. We started at the new harbor (we parked our car on the grounds here because it is supposed to be rather dangerous outside). The start of the walk starts right next to …

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