Wupperthal is situated about 75km from Clanwilliam in the remote Tra-Tra valley on the edge of the Cederberg Wilderness Area. The town dates back to 1830 and was established by German Rhenish missionaries, Baron Theobold von Wurmb and Johann Gottlieb Leipoldt, a shoemaker by trade and grandfather of famous South African poet Louis Leipoldt.

Attractions in the village include a shoe factory established by Leipoldt to create work and still in operation, as well as a Rooibos Tea factory, which is operational during summer months. The historical church buildings, workshops and school can also be viewed.
Wupperthal boasts a popular off-road 4 X 4-route and is a haven for those interested in hiking and biking.

There are two self catering chalets, as well as a tearoom with a limited selection of gifts and souvenirs. Meals can be arranged with the ladies from the Lekkerbekkie Teekamer. Two 4x4 routes have been created and bookings for these can be made at the Wupperthal Information Office. Tel 027 4923140. Wupperthal has a caravan park. We do not recommend that buses carrying more than 20-25 persons use the road to Wupperthal. It has sharp bends and the Kouberg Pass is very steep.

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