Alan’s Guidebook to Montagu
Food scene
The Pastry Place
43 Long StBest pastries and home-made ice-cream in Montagu!
The Barn on 62
60 Long StThe best coffee in Montagu!
Piccolo Tesoro
28 Bath StThe one and only pizza joint in Montagu.
The Rambling Rose
36 Long StGreat bakery close to the campsite!
Die Stal
Restaurant on the outskirts of Montagu on the Koo & Keise Road.
A popular restaurant and farm stall is the first building on your left as you enter Montagu through Cogmanskloof. The restaurant is licensed and serves tasty food at affordable prices, while the farmstall offers everything and anything that is made in Montagu.
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Kloof Farm Stall
R62A popular restaurant and farm stall is the first building on your left as you enter Montagu through Cogmanskloof. The restaurant is licensed and serves tasty food at affordable prices, while the farmstall offers everything and anything that is made in Montagu.
It's a world famous tractor ride to the top of the Langeberg mountains. Followed by as much potjiekos as you can eat. What more do you need to know?!
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Protea Farm - Tractor Rides and Potjie Kos Lunch
It's a world famous tractor ride to the top of the Langeberg mountains. Followed by as much potjiekos as you can eat. What more do you need to know?!
Sightseeing
The Cogmanskloof Hiking trail is 12.1 km long and can be completed in 4-6 hours. On the the first 2 km from the overnight cabin is steep – from then on the route is easy. Cogmans “summit” at 690m is half the height of Bloupunt but nevertheless offers a beautiful view of Montagu, the ravines and mountains. There are beautiful rock formations and wild flowers on top. Aloes, proteas, “sewejaartjies” and ericas are plentiful. Permit required.
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Cogmanskloof Hiking Trail
2 Kort StThe Cogmanskloof Hiking trail is 12.1 km long and can be completed in 4-6 hours. On the the first 2 km from the overnight cabin is steep – from then on the route is easy. Cogmans “summit” at 690m is half the height of Bloupunt but nevertheless offers a beautiful view of Montagu, the ravines and mountains. There are beautiful rock formations and wild flowers on top. Aloes, proteas, “sewejaartjies” and ericas are plentiful. Permit required.
The Badskloof Trail is 2.4 km long and connects the hot springs with Eyssenhuis / Ou Meul at Joubertpark. This trail offers a flat 1 hour walk through Badskloof with its many rock formations, rich bird life and many sport climbing routes. The trail can be a bit “adventurous” in some sections as the occasional floods cause the water-crossing bridges to get washed away. You might find your self having to either do a bit of balancy rock hopping or maybe take your shoes off. You can start this trail from either the Hot Springs of the Eyssenhuis side. The permit is only payable at Joubertpark (on the Eyssenhuis side).
Badskloof Trail
Tanner StreetThe Badskloof Trail is 2.4 km long and connects the hot springs with Eyssenhuis / Ou Meul at Joubertpark. This trail offers a flat 1 hour walk through Badskloof with its many rock formations, rich bird life and many sport climbing routes. The trail can be a bit “adventurous” in some sections as the occasional floods cause the water-crossing bridges to get washed away. You might find your self having to either do a bit of balancy rock hopping or maybe take your shoes off. You can start this trail from either the Hot Springs of the Eyssenhuis side. The permit is only payable at Joubertpark (on the Eyssenhuis side).
The Aavoëlkrans Hiking Trail is 3.2 km long and will take 45mins – 1.1/2 hours to complete. The trail starts on Riebeeck Street opposite the Aasvoëlkrans B&B. Its a nice short hike to a 430 m viewpoint overlooking Cogmanskloof with Fort Sydney and the tunnel in the distance.
Aasvoëlkrans Hiking Trail
Aasvoëlkrans Hiking TrailThe Aavoëlkrans Hiking Trail is 3.2 km long and will take 45mins – 1.1/2 hours to complete. The trail starts on Riebeeck Street opposite the Aasvoëlkrans B&B. Its a nice short hike to a 430 m viewpoint overlooking Cogmanskloof with Fort Sydney and the tunnel in the distance.
Lovers walk, also sometimes referred to as Mayors walk, is a short 500 meter walk along the bank of the Keisie River and below Kanonkop, through Joubertpark (starting at the upper end of Barry Street) an ideal extension of the Badkloof trail.
Loverswalk Trail
Lovers walk, also sometimes referred to as Mayors walk, is a short 500 meter walk along the bank of the Keisie River and below Kanonkop, through Joubertpark (starting at the upper end of Barry Street) an ideal extension of the Badkloof trail.
Local stays
De Bos Backpackers and Camping is situated in the heart of beautiful Montagu, just 190km from Cape Town. It's set in an exquisite location with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, famous for rock climbing. They offer a variety of accommodation, perfect for solo travellers as well as large groups.
De Bos Backpackers and Camping
8 Brown StDe Bos Backpackers and Camping is situated in the heart of beautiful Montagu, just 190km from Cape Town. It's set in an exquisite location with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, famous for rock climbing. They offer a variety of accommodation, perfect for solo travellers as well as large groups.
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Pancakes at The Saturday Morning Market
It's on every Saturday right next to the church opposite the pizza restaurant.
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Rent a Bike or book a Guided Tour
Flying Feet offers guided town tours which include cycling, walking, hiking and even ghost tours! Customise your tour or rent a bike and explore Montagu on your own. Call Marchelle on 076 891 3623 or see flyingfeet.co.za for details.