Cape Town's Most Popular Trails

Platteklip Gorge

Cape Town

The oldest & most direct route up the front face of Table Mountain, by early explorer Antonio Saldanha in 1503.

Lion’s Head Hike

Cape Town

Named “Leeuwen kop” by 17th century Dutch settlers for its shape, offers world famous views of the Atlantic

McClear’s Beacon Hike

Cape Town

Maclear’s Beacon is the highest point on Table Mountain, sitting at about 1,086 metres above sea level. Most hikers reach it via longer routes such as Skeleton Gorge,

Devil’s Peak Hike

Cape Town

Legend says a pirate named Van Hunks and the Devil had a smoking contest here, creating a “tablecloth”.

Shipwreck Hike Cape Point

Cape Town

The Shipwreck Hike at Cape Point is a unique coastal trail that combines rugged scenery with maritime history.

Kanonkop Hike Cape Point

Cape Town

Kanonkop is a short but steep hike within Cape Point, leading to one of the best elevated viewpoints over the rugged coastline.

Newlands Forest Hike

Cape Town

Once a vital source of timber for the early Cape colony, now a lush sanctuary filled with woodcutter history

Elephant’s Eye

Cape Town

Steeped in local folklore, this massive cave in Silvermine was once used by the San people as a strategic lookout point

Skeleton Gorge

Cape Town

A lush, botanical route through indigenous forest that Cecil John Rhodes famously used to reach the summit.

Elsies Peak Hike

Cape Town

Elsie’s Peak is a short but rewarding hike located above Glencairn, offering sweeping views over False Bay, Fish Hoek, and the surrounding coastline.

Trappieskop Hike

Cape Town

Trappieskop is a lesser-known but rewarding hike above Kalk Bay, offering beautiful views over False Bay and the surrounding mountains.

Echo Valley / Spes Bona Hike

Cape Town

This scenic coastal hike is located within Cape Point and forms part of the wider trail network in Table Mountain National Park. Combining open valley walking with rugged coastal views.

Chapman’s Peak Hike

Cape Town

Chapman’s Peak offers a quieter, more scenic hiking experience compared to some of Cape Town’s busier trails.

Lion’s Head Loop

Cape Town

Named “Leeuwen kop” by 17th century Dutch settlers for its shape, offers world famous 360 views of the Atlantic

Woodstock Cave

Cape Town

The Woodstock Cave hike is a popular route on the slopes of Table Mountain.