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De Doorns, Breede River Valley

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De Doorns

DE DOORNS - BREEDE RIVER VALLEY
De Doorns photograph De Doorns, Breede River Valley: The little town of De Doorns lies at the centre of the Hex River Valley only one and a half hours’ drive from Cape Town, just off the N1 and 35 kilometres north of Worcester, in the midst of South Africa’s Table Grape industry.

This is a valley of vineyard upon vineyard, historical Cape Dutch homesteads, and snow-capped mountains during winter that combine to make it one of the most picturesque valleys, particularly during autumn when the different vines give rise to a display of variegated colour so rich that all who see it are inspired and none left untouched by its beauty.

De Doorns literally translated means ‘the thorns’ in Dutch and refers to the Acacia thorn trees that dominate the Hex River banks. De Doorns’ wine cellar boasts the longest harvest season in the world, from December through until April, and the area exports some 17 million cartons of grapes annually. Farms here lie nestled between the Hex and Quadou Mountains, which provide much in the way of hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.

A local ‘secret’ in a sense, as it isn’t advertised much, is the Hexpas express, a unique railway trip between De Doorns and Matroosberg that travels right over the Hex River Pass and overlooks the gorgeous valley - if you’re doing this in autumn you’ll be hard pressed to find more beautiful views anywhere. The railroad, originally built during the 1870s, was abandoned until its resurrection for tourism. The two coaches are drawn by a vintage Fordson 35 horse power tractor and one travels at a maximum speed of 20 kilometres an hour, all of which combines in an unforgettable experience.

Photograph of De Doorns courtesy of & © De Vlei Country Inn
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