The Best Trails in Western Cape (South Africa)

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  • Table Mountain reservoirs via Kirstenbosch Garden

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    near Bishopscourt, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    5.11mi
    Elevation +
    2661f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofTable Mountain reservoirs via Kirstenbosch Garden Photo ofTable Mountain reservoirs via Kirstenbosch Garden Photo ofTable Mountain reservoirs via Kirstenbosch Garden

    Table Mountain is one of the major highlights of a trip to Cape Town. There are many ways to access the mountain top one of which is a hike through Kirstenbosch Gardens. There is parking available and there is a fee for ...

    a cape town classic - no need to go up to top. seldomly seen a beach up on top of mountain
    Marc Strigel

  • Silvermine and Elephant's Eye

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    near Klein Steenberg, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    Distance
    6.50mi
    Elevation +
    1470f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofSilvermine and Elephant's Eye Photo ofSilvermine and Elephant's Eye Photo ofSilvermine and Elephant's Eye

    A very scenic hike in the mountains south of Cape Town. The entrance to Silvermine Nature Reserve is marked, it is west off of Ou Kaapseweg and a fee applies. The path is easy to follow has markers at intersections and w...

  • Table mountain by Skeleton gorge to cable cat station

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    near Bishopscourt, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Ursula75
    Distance
    5.36mi
    Elevation +
    3182f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0

    Tough because of the heat. But it worths. Steeper at the beginning, so take it easy. A helpful shelter in the rocks besides the first ladder, you can refresh a bit. Detour to the reservoir highly recommended, you may ta...

    Excellent walk, tricky in places, especially the Skeleton Gorge. Thank you for your advice.
    Garry McC

  • Robberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa

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    near Vyekraal, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    antiviaje.com
    Distance
    3.41mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve via Witsand, South Africa

    A must in Plettenberg Bay. We went here because of a recommendation of our backpackers hostel and, for now, it's the best spot in our 22 days in South Africa. There are two ways: the long one of 4 hours walking more l...

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  • Hodges Ridge Line

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    near New Look, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Waya Matata
    Distance
    6.26mi
    Elevation +
    3944f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofHodges Ridge Line Photo ofHodges Ridge Line Photo ofHodges Ridge Line

    An adventurous 10 km scramble from the Ashton side of the Kogmanskloof pass on the R62 to Hodges point, Keurkloofkop and Aasvoelkraans to Montagu

  • Robberg Nature Reserve

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    near Vyekraal, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    837f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve Photo ofRobberg Nature Reserve

    A beautiful Nature Reserve that extends into the ocean at Plettenberg Bay. While the trails are marked and well travelled there are sections with a degree of difficulty. Based on a tip from a local hiker our route descen...

  • Sleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop)

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    near Riversdale, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    7.65mi
    Elevation +
    3205f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop) Photo ofSleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop) Photo ofSleeping Beauty (Mozambiek Kop)

    Follow the trail from the. Top of the Garcia Pass. This is quite a long hike and can be difficult on a hot day. There are places to fill but the last large forested area is the last place to fill for water. Sunscreen is ...

    Sleeping Beauty is a great trail, it is tough but views from over 1300m are spectacular, take a lot of water and fill up...
    Maxime Yates

  • Stellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch)

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    near Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    1437f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofStellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch) Photo ofStellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch) Photo ofStellenbosch Berg to Second Cross (Stellenbosch)

    Parked at Coetzenberg Stadium and then headed up at sunset, easy hike, great views of Table Mountain, Cape Point, False Bay, Simonsberg and Jonkershoek

    Great short hike up to the second cross, views are rewarding, this can easily be done late afternoon after work if there...
    Maxime Yates

  • Cape Point - Cannon to Beach

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    near Brightwater, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    5.12mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach

    This is a really nice loop trail at Cape Point that starts and ends at the Buffelsfontein Visitor Center. The trail heads north and peaks at Kanonkop where there are great views. It then turns back to the south, descends...

  • Swartkop Mountain

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    near Oatlands, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.58mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSwartkop Mountain Photo ofSwartkop Mountain Photo ofSwartkop Mountain

    A fantastic hike up Swartkop Mountain in Simon's Town. Amazing flowers/vegetation, some wildlife and of course fantastic views from the top. Make sure to pick a nice day, winds and changing weather would be a big problem...

    Beautiful.
    viljoena56

  • Kromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa

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    near Citrusdal, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Danie
    Distance
    9.46mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa

    We hiked from Kromrivier Tourist Camp up the river towards Disa Pool on 10 October 2009. OK I realise now we were 864m short of the actual Disa Pool.... reason being I forgot to load the topographical map of the area on ...

    beautiful pictures
    QuilesMP

  • Table Mountain

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    near Oranjezicht, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Carlos i Pau Tomàs
    Distance
    6.07mi
    Elevation +
    4790f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofTable Mountain Photo ofTable Mountain Photo ofTable Mountain

    Table Mountain hike from Platteklip Gorge to the top. It is 2 hour to go up and then 1h20min to go down. The elevatin gain is not 1460 meters, it is about 800 meters. I did it alone, very easy to follow the path. In the ...

  • Grotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster

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    near Bakoven, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Notdeadyet
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    3524f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofGrotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster Photo ofGrotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster Photo ofGrotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster

    I forgot to stop the hike at the cable car, so the recording ends at tamboerskloof. But the gps of the hike is still good. The hike has lots of overgrown bushes, without a clear path, it s quite exposed and with easy scr...

  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve

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    near Mosselrivier, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofFernkloof Nature Reserve Photo ofFernkloof Nature Reserve Photo ofFernkloof Nature Reserve

    A wonderful Nature Reserve not far from Hermanus. Lots of trails and plenty of birds in a beautiful setting overlooking the ocean. Trails are marked and well used with a visitor Center for even more information. We hi...

  • Wolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains

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    near Wuppertal, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Ma Go
    Distance
    8.55mi
    Elevation +
    2451f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains Photo ofWolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains Photo ofWolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains

    Wolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains The tour enters through the narrow crack and leaves through the wide crack. From the end of the cracks you can continue to the arch. You need...

    La ruta és molt fàcil de seguir i el paisatge espectacular.
    xm6

  • Perdekop - Mont Rochelle

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    near Franschhoek, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    MiriamTwaalfhoven
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    3225f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofPerdekop - Mont Rochelle Photo ofPerdekop - Mont Rochelle Photo ofPerdekop - Mont Rochelle

    This trail is between moderate and difficult, good weather, fitness, good shoes and even use of walking poles recommended. Perdekop is the highest point in the Mont Rochelle Mountain Range. The trail is circular and can ...

  • Table Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica

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    near Oranjezicht, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    mikel.agustin.s
    with Javier Morrás
    Distance
    4.15mi
    Elevation +
    3264f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofTable Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica Photo ofTable Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica Photo ofTable Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica

    Route to the top of the Table Mountain, a must see for anyone visiting CapeTown. Starting point 2km after cable car station on Tafelberg Road, free parking available. At the top of the gorge, turn right and continue unt...

  • Wellington Sneeukop

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    near Bain’s Kloof, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Jacques Niemand
    Distance
    13.53mi
    Elevation +
    5285f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofWellington Sneeukop Photo ofWellington Sneeukop Photo ofWellington Sneeukop

    The route starts and ends at the Eerste Tol parking area along the Bain's Kloof Pass. Initially it follows the Bobbejaans River Trail before splitting off on a trail leading to the plateau above the waterfall. Soon after...

  • Blinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down

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    near Bakoven, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Corrie Van Niekerk
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    3891f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofBlinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down Photo ofBlinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down Photo ofBlinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down

    Morning hike up Blinkwater Ravine, through Echo Valley. Coffee stop at St Michaels peak. Then through Ark Valley, (mostly bundu bash) to Blinkwater Peak and down Blind Gully. B grade scrambling along the way

  • Fortsnek

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    near Robertsvlei, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Jacques Niemand
    Distance
    15.31mi
    Elevation +
    4518f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFortsnek Photo ofFortsnek Photo ofFortsnek

    A long but relatively easy trail in the Franschhoek Conservation Area leading to an old stone fort. Permits available at the gate or from the Franschhoek Tourism Office. Included in the tracklog is an optional detour ...

    Thanks for recording your trip and saving it here. Without it we would never have found the fort.
    Jonathan Gill

  • St. Blaize Trail

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    near Danabaai, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    pccarvalho
    Distance
    9.30mi
    Elevation +
    1926f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSt. Blaize Trail Photo ofSt. Blaize Trail Photo ofSt. Blaize Trail

    Moderate trail with very few steep hills, beginners friendly. Watch out for the snakes e keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, seals and whales during winter/spring

    Bonita ruta sobre la costa entre Danabay y Mossel Bay. Es una ruta fácil aunque cruza 2 o 3 veces un campo de golf y eso...
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  • Sosoyskloof Route

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    near Kylemore, Western Cape (South Africa)
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    Colin in Dubai
    Distance
    4.09mi
    Elevation +
    791f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSosoyskloof Route Photo ofSosoyskloof Route Photo ofSosoyskloof Route

    Sosoyskloof is a really lovely hike with a steep 700 meter accent via a series of switch backs early in the hike followed by a gentle path with epic views. Steep drops into the valley below make it unsuitable for small...

  • Contour Path Kloof Nek to Rhodes Memorial, Table Mountain

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    near Gardens, Western Cape (South Africa)
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    Danie
    Distance
    6.04mi
    Elevation +
    919f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofContour Path Kloof Nek to Rhodes Memorial, Table Mountain Photo ofContour Path Kloof Nek to Rhodes Memorial, Table Mountain Photo ofContour Path Kloof Nek to Rhodes Memorial, Table Mountain

    Contour path on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa from Kloof Nek along the 500m contour to Kings Blockhouse and Rhodes Memorial. It starts with a fairly steep ascent up to the contour path, but once there it i...

  • Kirtensboch to Upper Cable Station - Skeleton Gorge

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    near Bishopscourt, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    FDUCA
    Distance
    4.41mi
    Elevation +
    3248f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofKirtensboch to Upper Cable Station - Skeleton Gorge Photo ofKirtensboch to Upper Cable Station - Skeleton Gorge Photo ofKirtensboch to Upper Cable Station - Skeleton Gorge

    Wonderfull trail that departs from Kirstenboch National Botanical Gardens and goes till Upper Cable Station. The first 1 to 1:30 hour are extrenuous, but sun protected. The navigation is quite easy, since it's marked. Ev...

    Wonderful route
    jacami

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