The Best Trails in Higgovale, Western Cape (South Africa)

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Photo of Lion's Head with Detour to the Veranda and Wally's Cave - (Table Mountain National Park/ Cape Town) Photo of Lion's Head Photo of Kasteelspoort, Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
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  • Lion's Head with Detour to the Veranda and Wally's Cave - (Table Mountain National Park/ Cape Town)

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    Chris Eady
    Distance
    3.73mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    90| Rating 4.45
    Photo ofLion's Head with Detour to the Veranda and Wally's Cave - (Table Mountain National Park/ Cape Town) Photo ofLion's Head with Detour to the Veranda and Wally's Cave - (Table Mountain National Park/ Cape Town) Photo ofLion's Head with Detour to the Veranda and Wally's Cave - (Table Mountain National Park/ Cape Town)

    Lion's Head! Named as such by the Dutch in the 17th century because the mountain resembles a Lion or Sphinx with signal hill being the body. It's an iconic trail and very likely the most walked day hike/trail in South Af...

    I did not find the wally cave but it was a beautiful hike
    Elodie Victor
    Wally’s cave was very cool, would recommend.
    Thomas Missault
    Lions head is a classic, everyone must do this hike at least once. The trail isn't too long or difficult and can be done...
    Maxime Yates

  • Lion's Head

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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.38mi
    Elevation +
    1450f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofLion's Head Photo ofLion's Head Photo ofLion's Head

    A highlight reel hike for Cape Town or even South Africa. Fabulous views of the ocean/beaches/bays, Table Mountain, Twelve Apostles, Signal Hill and of course the city of Cape Town sprawled out below. The 'standard' p...

  • Kasteelspoort, Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

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    roadrunred
    Distance
    5.62mi
    Elevation +
    3514f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofKasteelspoort, Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa Photo ofKasteelspoort, Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa Photo ofKasteelspoort, Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

    This starts at the beginning of the Pipe Track though there are different start points depending on where you park. It includes a small detour to the famous Diving Board viewpoint and then continues through the Valley of...

    Did it with a family of 5 with my 4 year old in a backpack which my wife and I shared. Only joined the path from Theresa...
    Jacques van Wyk

  • Lion's Head - Cape Town - South Africa

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    Victor Trindade
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    1457f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLion's Head - Cape Town - South Africa Photo ofLion's Head - Cape Town - South Africa Photo ofLion's Head - Cape Town - South Africa

    Trail that I did from the parking lot on the road to the top of Lion's Head Hike. Path in generality easy but in some points it is necessary to climb stairs in the stones and to support in chains. From the top a su...

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  • The Pipe Trail + Kasteelspoort

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    Marcus1571
    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    2313f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofThe Pipe Trail + Kasteelspoort Photo ofThe Pipe Trail + Kasteelspoort Photo ofThe Pipe Trail + Kasteelspoort

    It’s a 7 hour trail that has to be considered MODERATE. There is only one tricky part with a chain to hold on to, but it’s quick and you don’t get it on the way back.

  • Lion’s Head

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    alperdace
    Distance
    3.09mi
    Elevation +
    1175f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLion’s Head Photo ofLion’s Head Photo ofLion’s Head

    A trail to the top. First halfway easy, then couple of steep rocks with assistance chains and handles or a longer but easier part for the elderly or small ones. Take plenty of water and climb as early as possible if it i...

  • Lion's head - SouthAfrica

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    mikel.agustin.s
    with Javier Morrás
    Distance
    2.88mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLion's head - SouthAfrica Photo ofLion's head - SouthAfrica Photo ofLion's head - SouthAfrica

    Lion's head offers the best panoramic of Cape Town, Table Mountain and Twelve Apostles. Stunning 360° views, highly recommended to watch the sunset. In a clear day it is possible to see sunset and moonrise at the same ti...

  • CapeTown - Table Mountain / Tafelberg

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    hrobr
    Distance
    8.75mi
    Elevation +
    3691f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCapeTown - Table Mountain / Tafelberg Photo ofCapeTown - Table Mountain / Tafelberg Photo ofCapeTown - Table Mountain / Tafelberg

    Tomas Tokoe, SA mountaineer (1868 to 1959), about Platteklip Kloof: "I came down Platteklip, the most damnable descent on the Berg, where every loose stone seems to be resting on ball bearings." Take lots of water...!

  • The Glen and Little Glen hike, Table Mountain

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    Boland Avonture
    Distance
    5.67mi
    Elevation +
    1211f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofThe Glen and Little Glen hike, Table Mountain Photo ofThe Glen and Little Glen hike, Table Mountain Photo ofThe Glen and Little Glen hike, Table Mountain

    A glen is a narrow valley deep in the mountains. Glens often form streams. The top of a mountain is the peak, and the lower parts are valleys. A glen is a valley that's narrow and secluded—it's deep in the mountains. A g...

  • Lion’s head

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    Jana Darmo
    Distance
    14.13mi
    Elevation +
    1890f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofLion’s head Photo ofLion’s head Photo ofLion’s head

    I forgot to stop it at the carpark. Total walking distance was about 3.88 km. There are some brand new and secure short ladders but nothing to worry about.

  • Lion’s head sumit trail

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    ferrydh
    Distance
    2.72mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofLion’s head sumit trail Photo ofLion’s head sumit trail Photo ofLion’s head sumit trail

    Exciting trail with breath taking views from Cape Town. We didn’t rush at all. The average group does a one way trail in 60 minutes, You encounter some stairs and Little Rock climbing on the way.

  • Lions Head - Cape Town Hiking

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    ANDRES GULINO
    Distance
    2.81mi
    Elevation +
    1263f
    TrailRank
    16

    Table Mountain's "little brother" hike starts with a steady ascent leading to great views of Camps Bay. The ascent turns a little more technical after the trail hits the head itself. Steps and chains have been installed ...

  • Table Mountain by Pipe Track

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    Oscar Aviles
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    3376f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTable Mountain by Pipe Track Photo ofTable Mountain by Pipe Track Photo ofTable Mountain by Pipe Track

    Trilha sensacional, começa na base do Cable Car e segue a trilha Pipe Teack até chegar no Diving Board e logo segue até a parte superior do Cable Car. Trilha bastante segura, porém recomendo ir em grupo!

    Thanks very much
    Garry McC

  • Lion's Head Summit Trail

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    R18
    Distance
    2.95mi
    Elevation +
    1512f
    TrailRank
    9

    Easy walk for the first half. Towards the top, I walk up the longer but easier rocky path, and descend via the shorter but steeper path which requires a short usage of wall staples and chains.

  • Città del Capo : Lion's head

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    Elisée Reclus
    Distance
    3.07mi
    Elevation +
    1690f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCittà del Capo : Lion's head Photo ofCittà del Capo : Lion's head Photo ofCittà del Capo : Lion's head

    L'escursione alla testa del Leone di fronte alla Table Mountain è definita come un''"iconic walking" e il termine è pienamente giustificato. Difficile trovare un percorso così bello che in pochi km ti faccia salire con ...

  • África do Sul, Cape Town - Lion's Head

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    koslinsky
    Distance
    3.30mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofÁfrica do Sul, Cape Town - Lion's Head Photo ofÁfrica do Sul, Cape Town - Lion's Head Photo ofÁfrica do Sul, Cape Town - Lion's Head

    Trilha no fim do dia para ver o por do sol. A descida após o por do sol não é fácil e pode ser bastante perigosa sem uma lanterna. A trilha possui vários trechos de escalaminhada.

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