Hikes within 10km of Cape Town CBD

1stbelhartrooper
Jun 11, 2017
2 min read

Just woke up and looking for a scenic short hike to kick start your day? Below is a brief description of a few options available if you are close to Cape Town city center. Safe Trotting!)

LIONS HEAD

Description: Short hike. Scenic. Perfect for ocean views and evening view of the city and the views. Suitable for ages 5+. Moderate fitness recommended.

Starting point: Signal hill road ( Drive about 2km in and find parking on the right of the road)

Duration: 45-60 mins one way.

Route options: If you are a bit afraid of heights there is a slightly longer option. About 2/3rd's up follow the path to the left of the ladders.

Highlights: Sunrise, sunset, full moon hike. Best views of Cape Town.

Precautions: Targeted by muggers. Best to go just before sunrise and sunset or over the weekend. Oh, and scorpions:

DEVILS PEAK

Description: Short hike. Scenic. Ocean views. Fit level of fitness recommended. This hike can be a bit much on the chest. Steeper than most. Carry enough water and take it easy.

Starting point: Tafelberg Road

Duration: 60-90 mins one way.

Highlights: Just do this if you want to tell your friends you looked the devil in the eyes and live to tell the tail. Oh an then there's the view of Table mountain and Lions head. You will be quite proud of yourself when you finish.

Precautions: Watch out. You don't see many hikers along this path. Best not to conquer this alone.

WOODSTOCK CAVE

Description: Medium length hike. Easy. Quite hidden and not so often ventured. There is some history behind it. If you would like to know more, read.

Starting point: Roads Memorial

Duration: 90-120 mins one way.

Highlights: Seeing a cave you never thought existed. There was some cult activity happening in the cave ... Never ex-pekted-it!

Precautions: Watch out. You don't see many hikers along this path. Best not to conquer this alone.

PLATTEKLIP GORGE

Description: Short hike. Moderate fitness required. Very steep. Stairs stairs and you betchyah more damn stairs. Ocean views. Takes you to the top of the Table mountain cable station.

Starting point: Tafelberg road

Duration: 60-90 mins one way.

Highlights: Views of 12 apostles and Camps bay.

Precautions: Stairs can be a bit slippery when climbing down.

PIPE TRACK

Description: Short hike. Easy. Feels like you are walking slightly above Clifton.

Starting point: Tafelberg road

Duration: 60-90 mins one way.

Highlights: Views of Clifton and Camps bay. Spotting sewage pipe laid hundreds of years ago.

CORRIDOR RAVINE

Description: Medium length hike. Easy. Ocean views. You would be walking mid way along the Twelve apostles. Tranquil hike with lots of little streams and greenery. This trail is a perfect example of nature showing off.

Starting point: Theresa avenue ( Start at the jeep track)

Duration: 60-90 mins one way.

Highlights: Rock formations. Streams. Views