The Panorama Route is one of the Jonkershoek valley’s classic day trails. From the bridge (Witbrug) at the Panorama route, Jonkershoek apex of the circular road, where you climb the left side of the valley, to where you descend to the Swartboskloof parking area, you will walk about 17.1 km, climb through 1665 m (maximum elevation is 1267m) and descend through1703 m.

Take the best part of a day to walk it. Along the way you will be rewarded with a view down the spectacular Assegaaiboschkloof towards Franschhoek, panoramic views of the Jonkershoek valley as you traverse the edge of the Dwarsberg plateau, and finally a grandstand seat as the Helderberg bowl and False Bay unfold way down below. A Google Earth Track, the trail profile and some photos follow. Jonkershoek Panorama Route profile


Alternatively, download the kml track for viewing in Google Earth

All along the contour

All along the contour

Second Waterfall

Second Waterfall

Bergriviersnek in the mist

Bergriviersnek in the mist

Approaching Boegoekloof - Kurktrekker junction

Approaching Boegoekloof – Kurktrekker junction

MCSA above Diepgat - Strand and False Bay below

MCSA above Diepgat – Strand and False Bay below

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