Route 1:
Riebeek Valley
ROUTE 1
Riebeek Valley
Wine, farms, Catholic Mission station, valley views, sophisticated charm, farming families.
Some days are gentle and flat, while others ask a little more of your legs. The route is flexible, with a variety of directions and stops to choose from depending on your preferred distance and availability. Many hosts are connected, making it easy to create a seamless journey. Once you’ve booked, our team will put together your exact itinerary.
| Package | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Camino Lite | 5 Days | R5,000 |
| Camino Plus | 5 Days | R11,000 |
| Camino Plus | 7 Days | R14,000 |
PHOTOS
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DAILY PLANNER
Itinerary
DAY 0: De Gunst Guest Farm
DAY 1: De Gunst ➝ Goedgedacht (15km)
Flat gentle slope, downhill gravel roads, with a stop at Nuweplaas padstal.
A historic Catholic mission farm dedicated to the wellbeing of rural children. Rich in political and struggle history, it sits at the foothills of the mountain, layered with stories, Cape architecture, and oodles of character. Piet Brand, the manager, is macho and muscled and modest. And goes the extra mile with a smile.
DAY 2: Goedgedacht ➝ Vlakkerug (20km)
DAY 3: vlakkerug ➝ riebeek west (14km)
DAY 4: riebeek west ➝ Riebeek Kasteel (14km)
You arrive in Riebeek Kasteel, a charming town where agriculture meets modern flair. We utilise many rest houses in Riebeek Kasteel. They are all nearby local eateries and galleries.
Your host is the main ‘ou’ in Riebeek Kasteel. He runs a transport and wine tasting company and finds suitable accommodation and meals for Camino walkers. Need anything? Ask Shawn.
DAY 7: Walk to Nuweplaas padstal
NOTES: Route Direction
This route was described walking in an anticlockwise direction. Choice of dates and availability of hosts may necessitate a clockwise direction Camino. In which case, take the ups for downs and the lefts for rights.
COMBOS: Join with other Routes
Linking Route 1 with Route 2 is either a shuttle or a long and dusty road into Gouda, a small station with minimal accommodation but a local butchery with great biltong and if you stay the night, a rich springbok potjie.
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SEASONAL NOTES
When To Go
Open from March-November
Temperatures too high during late December, January and February
July can be cold and rainy
ask away
FAQ's
Why choose the Riebeek Valley route?
How far is Riebeek Valley from Cape Town?
What is the best transport from the airport or Cape Town?
Is the Riebeek Valley safe?
Yes. The Riebeek Valley route passes through established farming regions and small towns where the route is well known and supported by local hosts and communities. All Cape Camino routes are shaped in collaboration with the people who live along them, creating a considered and supported walking experience.