Biedouw Valley is a fertile valley about 35 miles from Clanwilliam, situated between the Biedouw and Tra-Tra Mountains. The valley is watered by the Biedouw River. Some 200 million year-old fossilised shellfish deposits are found here. In a good rainy season, the area is one of the richest flower areas and is visited by many tourists. The area’s attraction is enhanced by farmers allowing their herds to graze elsewhere during the flower season.

About 20 miles away is the Wupperthal Mission station built in a valley surrounded by mountains. The isolated station accessible only by a winding pass, is renowned for its beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The locals are trained in a variety of skills, of which shoe-making is the most famous. Wupperthal was named after the town in the Rhine Valley in Germany where the first station of the Rhenish Mission Society was established.

This tour into the Cedar berg mountains and Clanwilliam area is well worth, especially during the wildflower time ( August/September) Apart from the beautiful moutains the flowers this time of the year is something exceptional. Visit Paternoster, Darling and Wupperthal, you wont be dissapointed!!

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