Ride the Hexpas Express in De Doorns, Western Cape

Western Cape and Cape Town Things To Do

Ride the Hexpas Express (De Doorns)

Categories: Miscellaneous / Sight Seeing
Price group: On Request (see other things to do in this price group)
Available in the following region(s): Breede River Valley / Route 62

Address: 4 km from De Doorns/Hex River Valley, De Doorns, Breede River Valley.
Telephone: +27 23 356 3233
Opening hours: Bookings essential.

Ride the Hexpas Express

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.

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