Start your pilgrimage from any starting point
The route starts at the Rhenish Church in Stellenbosch and meanders through the Cape Winelands to towns like Pniel, Franschhoek and Villiersdorp. You then ascend the Riviersonderend mountains and descend to Genadendal the oldest mission station in South Africa.
From here you enter the rolling hills of the Overberg, past the popular farm stall Dassiesfontein and eventually across the Babilonstoring mountains to Volmoed in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. From here you walk to Hermanus, Gansbaai and the interesting hamlet Baardskeerdersbos.
The route stretches through the Sandberg Fynbos Reserve to Elim, and then to the farm Springfield Estate in the Agulhas National Park. The final stretch is along the coast from Brandfontein to the southernmost point and lighthouse at Cape Agulhas.
General Tour Information
Tour Type | Basic Accommodation |
Group Size | Activities |
Luggage Transfers |

Overall Tour Information
Stellenbosch to Cape Agulhas Itinerary
(Some days can be split into shorter distances)
Route | Distance (Km) | Distance Remaining (Km) |
Stellenbosch - Pniel | 14 | 307 |
Pniel - Franschhoek | 19 | 288 |
Franschhoek - Karmel | 5 | 283 |
Karmel - Villiersdorp | 25 | 258 |
Villiersdorp - Rusty Gate/Elandskloof | 14 | 240 |
Rusty Gate - Genadendal | 24 | 216 |
Genadendal - Wolfkraal | 20 | 196 |
Wolfkraal - Tussenbeide | 20 | 176 |
Tussenbeide - Volmoed | 25 | 151 |
Volmoed - Hermanus | 11 | 140 |
Hermanus - Stanford/Wortelgat | 15 | 125 |
Wortelgat - Gansbaai | 25 | 100 |
Gansbaai - Baardskeerdersbos | 25 | 75 |
Baardskeerdersbos - Elim | 22 | 53 |
Elim - Springfield | 28 | 25 |
Springfield - Cape Agulhas | 25 | 0 |
Included in the package if you book through Pilgrim Assist:
- Basic pilgrims accommodation
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary
- Luggage transfers daily during walking days
- Preparation materials
- Registration package including Credentials, a pilgrims hat and walking manual
- 24/7 Assistance via WhatsApp
Optional Extras if you book through Pilgrim Assist:
- Transfers to the beginning and end of the route
- Lunches and drinks during dinners. Some accommodation does include a lunch box
- Accommodation up-grade where possible to up-grade
- Courier costs for pilgrims’ package



















































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