LADISMITH
what to do | where to stay | where to eat | services | home The majestic Klein Swartberg mountain range towers above the town, with six peaks to climb, the biggest challenge being Towerkop (2 189 m) with its split peak. Legend tells of an angry witch, who one night during a storm, struck the peak with her broom when it obstructed her flight over the mountain! The best way to experience the surroundings is being outside in the unpolluted air of the Klein Karoo, with blue skies and mountains and at night only the twinkling stars above you and the silence around you. Hiking trails will provide you with breathtaking views of valleys, vibrant with colour from vineyards and orchards. The area is in the very core of one of the ecological “hot –spots” in South Africa, being home to an extremely rich and unique biodiversity. Vegetation ranges from fynbos in the mountains to broken veld, spekboom and succulent Karoo on the koppies and plains. Mountain bike and 4x4 trails take you up hills and mountains, through riverbeds, valleys and the magnificent Seweweekspoort which runs through the mountain range with its winding road and spectacular rock formations, with Seweweekspoort peak the highest (2 325 m) in the Western Cape. The town itself boasts 8 different “old-time” building styles with most probably the only Lithuanian style in the country- the old Jewish synagogue, built in the early 1900’s. It also has its own “Ladismith” style- a simplified Georgian style. Several buildings have been declared National Monuments. Fruit (fresh and dried), cheese and wines and well-known products of the town and district. Recreation includes bird watching, horse riding, 4x4 routes, golf, bowls, badminton, squash, rugby and cricket.Amalienstein/Zoar: Former Berlin mission stations east of Ladismith. Visit the multicolored church built in 1853 and walk through vineyards and orchards. Ladismith Tourism Info
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