HI Bjoern
There are certainly some hikes in the Franschoek and Hermanus areas; I unfortunately do not have detailed information on those - a google search may give some information. The mountains behind Hermanus has a number of hiking trails; one I have done is called the Drie Damme (“Three Dams”) trail and you should be able to find the trail head on google maps. When in Franschoek you can drive across to Stellenbosch and do the Panorama circuit hike in Jonkershoek - one of the best full-day hikes in the Western Cape.
Finally, around Cape Town there are many options; the classics are doing Lion’s Head (avoid the full-moon hike though; the trail gets completely overcrowded); a sunrise hike is wonderful. Also doing Platteklip Gorge on Table Mountain. Especially Table Mountain has some amazing day hikes but unfortunately some areas are not safe or the trail could be tricky - I recommend that you employ the services of a guide for one day; it will certainly be worth it (and happy to recommend a guide if need be).
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