The Best Trails in Western Cape (South Africa)

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  • Vlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town)

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    near Shoebury Heights, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofVlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town) Photo ofVlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town) Photo ofVlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town)

    Vlakkenberg is a comparatively low lying plateau (around 500 Meters above sea level) between the back table of Table Mountain and Constantiaberg. The plateau has a few small peaks on its peripheries and Vlakkenberg is to...

  • Wiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch)

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    near Klapmuts, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    6.04mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofWiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch) Photo ofWiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch) Photo ofWiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch)

    This trail which starts and ends at the Wiesenhof waterpark is a lesser known trail in the Stellenbosch area. The walk takes place within the Wiesenhof Nature Reserve which lies a few kilometers towards the North of Stel...

  • TransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour)

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    near De Waterkant, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Mário Ramos
    Distance
    100.79mi
    Elevation +
    6742f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour) Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour) Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour)

    !!! Pt !!! (English text available below) Este percurso de automóvel faz parte de uma viagem realizada em Agosto de 2016, com guia da Kiboko Adventures, partindo de Victoria Falls e percorrendo vários parques naturais...

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  • Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge

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    near Oranjezicht, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with Pardede56 maxini2001
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    2372f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofTable Mountain via Platteklip Gorge Photo ofTable Mountain via Platteklip Gorge Photo ofTable Mountain via Platteklip Gorge

    Table Mountain is a 'must see' for anyone visiting the Cape Town area. Recently voted as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world it is a landmark for Cape Town and the surrounding area. There are many ways to 'do' Tabl...

    First time, and it worth the pain.
    NAZO LUKANYA
    In any case, only with sturdy shoes and with a conditional good wheater forecast.
    Senial

  • Duiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch)

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    near Kylemore, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    1867f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofDuiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch) Photo ofDuiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch) Photo ofDuiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch)

    This route ascends into the dramatic Duiwelskloof where tall forest trees meet towering walls of rock. Truly spectacular and lightly trafficked compared to many routes in the surrounding areas. The trail starts and ends ...

  • Protea Trail Variation – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West)

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    near Vergelegen, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.55mi
    Elevation +
    1138f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofProtea Trail Variation – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West) Photo ofProtea Trail Variation – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West) Photo ofProtea Trail Variation – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West)

    This recording is a variation of the popular Protea Trail (marked as Blue on the official reserve map) in the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West. The trail is mostly on gravel Jeep track with a few short sections...

  • Woodies Walk Circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West)

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    near Vergelegen, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    6.60mi
    Elevation +
    2736f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofWoodies Walk Circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West) Photo ofWoodies Walk Circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West) Photo ofWoodies Walk Circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West)

    Marked as the Green Route on Helderberg NR Maps, Woodies Walk is the highest official route on the foothills of the Helderberg. To rephrase it is the highest trail in the Reserve that does not involve climbing one of the...

  • Up Spes Bona, Down Echo Valley - Kalk Bay (Cape Town)

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    near Kalkbaai, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    3.11mi
    Elevation +
    1375f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUp Spes Bona, Down Echo Valley - Kalk Bay (Cape Town) Photo ofUp Spes Bona, Down Echo Valley - Kalk Bay (Cape Town) Photo ofUp Spes Bona, Down Echo Valley - Kalk Bay (Cape Town)

    This short trail starts and ends at Boyes drive above Kalk Bay. After parking one crosses the road and begins an immediate ascent. The trail splits at various points but intersections are well marked and the trail is wel...

    Amazing views, easy enough and well demarcated
    Maxime Yates

  • Seeberg Hike - (West Coast National Park, Langebaan)

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    near Myburgh Park, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    with Maxime Yates
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSeeberg Hike - (West Coast National Park, Langebaan) Photo ofSeeberg Hike - (West Coast National Park, Langebaan) Photo ofSeeberg Hike - (West Coast National Park, Langebaan)

    This short easy trail starts and ends at the parking next to the Langebaan entrance of the West Coast National Park. The trail is simple to follow as it ascends a clear path up to the granite monoliths known as Seeberg. ...

    Very enjoyable easy walk. Only reason this is not 5 stars is because of the mole holes that you can suddenly sink knee d...
    Maxime Yates

  • Lion's Head

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    near Higgovale, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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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...

  • Cape of good hope- Scenic Walk

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    near Brightwater, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    rociosimonmartinez@gmail.com
    Distance
    6.21mi
    Elevation +
    1132f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofCape of good hope- Scenic Walk Photo ofCape of good hope- Scenic Walk Photo ofCape of good hope- Scenic Walk

    Amazing route at the deepest and wildest nature in Cape of Good hope⛰️🏔️ Even if the weather didn't accompanied at the begging, it was worthy. At the beginning I had a heavy rain and wind, however at the end of the trek...

  • Cango Caves Adventure Tour - (Swartberg - Cango/Oudtshoorn)

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    near Boplaas, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    1.35mi
    Elevation +
    725f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofCango Caves Adventure Tour - (Swartberg - Cango/Oudtshoorn) Photo ofCango Caves Adventure Tour - (Swartberg - Cango/Oudtshoorn) Photo ofCango Caves Adventure Tour - (Swartberg - Cango/Oudtshoorn)

    Please note this recording was done without GPS signal as its obviously underground all the way therefore accuracy in terms of positioning and distances are undoubtedly questionable at best relying only on compass and st...

  • Helderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route)

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    near Vergelegen, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    andynct
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    2720f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 3.34
    Photo ofHelderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route) Photo ofHelderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route) Photo ofHelderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route)

    Woody's Walk on the Helderberg is the highest circular walk you can do from Helderberg Nature Reserve without climbing the peaks. Highest altitude is 814m, 146m higher than Lion's Head in Cape Town. 2-5 hours long.

    Im unteren Teil läuft man meist auf den Fahrwegen, was nicht so spannend ist wie die Selteneren Fusspfade durch den Finb...
    RoliTheWander
    Thanks for posting! It's a good hike up the side of the mountain. Nice views of the surrounding area.
    Port flora

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