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Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South

Chapman's Peak Drive on the Atlantic Coast between Hout Bay and Noordhoek in the Cape Peninsula in South Africa is one of the most spectacular marine drives in Africa and in the world. Chapman’s Peak Drive is affectionately known amongst locals as “Chappies” and is the must for anyone who is passionate about the majestic scenery of Cape Town and South Africa. Initially constructed during the WW1, this 9 km route with its 114 curves, skirts Chapman's Peak, the 590 m high southerly extension of Constantia Berg, and follows the rocky coastline to unfold breathtaking views in both directions. Car companies from all over the world like to shoot their commercials here.

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Der Chapman’s Peak Drive ist eine neun Kilometer lange Küstenstraße auf der Kap-Halbinsel südlich von Kapstadt. Er schlängelt sich in 114 Kurven unmittelbar zwischen Meer und steilen Felswänden entlang von Hout Bay nach Noordhoek und führt über den Chapman’s Peak, einen 160 Meter hoch gelegenen Aussichtspunkt. Touristen und Einheimische halten häufig an den Aussichtspunkten entlang dieser Straße an, die einen spektakulären Blick auf die Hout Bay, den Sentinel Peak und die Umgebung sowie auf die unberührten Sandkilometer am Noordhoek Beach bieten. Autohersteller aus aller Welt drehen hier gerne ihre Werbespots.

Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
Chapman's Peak Drive On The Atlantic Coast Between Hout Bay And Noordhoek In The Cape Peninsula In South
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4 years ago

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