Heidelberg is a town in Western Cape, South Africa. It is located near South Africa's south coast, on the N2 highway, 274km east of Cape Town (about half way between Cape Town and Knysna). Heidelberg is just east to the Overberg region, and some consider it the beginning of the Garden Route.
In 1716, Louis Fourie, who is recognised as the founding father of Heidelberg, obtained grazing rights from Governor Van der Stel and he settled alongside the Duivenhoks River.[citation needed] This is where he later constructed the Doornboom Homestead - registered in 1728 - and the Doornboom Farm was established. Heidelberg is today what was once Doornboom Farm.

Below are some routes to explore while you are in the Region...

The Xairu Blue Crane Route