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  • Table mountain

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    near Bishopscourt, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Venespa
    Distance
    9.42mi
    Elevation +
    4800f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofTable mountain Photo ofTable mountain Photo ofTable mountain

    Route from Kirstenbosch to CableWay, going up by Skeleton Gorge and coming down by Eco Valley and Nursery Ravine. Around 5 hours with 15 min stop to drink a refreshment. For turists visiting Cape Town, the route to Ta...

  • Constantia Nek - Eagles Nest - Table Mnt dam trail run

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    near Shoebury Heights, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    guidodg
    Distance
    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    1916f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofConstantia Nek - Eagles Nest - Table Mnt dam trail run Photo ofConstantia Nek - Eagles Nest - Table Mnt dam trail run Photo ofConstantia Nek - Eagles Nest - Table Mnt dam trail run

    very scenic and fairly tough steep trail run on a beautiful singletrack overlooking Orangekloof , some amazing rock formations , pristine fynbos and proteas. A few exposed rock ledges to clamber up, nothing serious unles...

  • Silvermine and Elephant’s Eye cave run

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    near Klein Steenberg, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    guidodg
    Distance
    7.87mi
    Elevation +
    1755f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSilvermine and Elephant’s Eye cave run Photo ofSilvermine and Elephant’s Eye cave run Photo ofSilvermine and Elephant’s Eye cave run

    very scenic trail run with spectacular views from all 4 viewpoints across the entire peninsula....simply stunning run...make sure to visit all 4 viewpoints! a swim in the dam at the end is a must...

  • CapeTown - Table Mountain / Tafelberg

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

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  • Duikersdrift Parkrun, Tulbagh

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    near Tulbagh, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Duikersdrift
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDuikersdrift Parkrun, Tulbagh Photo ofDuikersdrift Parkrun, Tulbagh Photo ofDuikersdrift Parkrun, Tulbagh

    Every Saturday at 8am Duikersdrift Farm hosts Parkrun, a free event open to everyone to run or walk the 5km (3.1mi) route. This incredibly scenic route, located in the Cape Winelands, passes by two dams, through an ol...

  • Winterhoek Traverse

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    near Monte Bertha, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    jctruter
    Distance
    33.66mi
    Elevation +
    11952f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWinterhoek Traverse Photo ofWinterhoek Traverse Photo ofWinterhoek Traverse

    One of the most beautiful mountain stretches in the Western Cape. Groot-Winterhoek Peak is climbed very seldom and provides a view over the Boland, Swartland, Cederberg, Bokkeveld and even the Karroo. On a clear day Elan...

  • Lions Head Summit, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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    near Higgovale, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Two Trailblazers
    Distance
    3.48mi
    Elevation +
    1506f
    TrailRank
    29

    This technical single track makes its way up to the summit of the famous Lions Head in Cape Town in a clockwise direction. The trail ascends to the summit using the trail. On the descent the trail makes its way down usin...

  • Muizenberg - Kalk Bay loop

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    near Bailey’s Cottage, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    guidodg
    Distance
    4.61mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMuizenberg - Kalk Bay loop Photo ofMuizenberg - Kalk Bay loop Photo ofMuizenberg - Kalk Bay loop

    fairly easy trail run above Muizenberga nd Kalk Bay...some rocky descents and climbs on rock steps and a bit of pavement too...beautiful scenic run!

  • Helderberg, Haelkop, Stellenboschberg traverse

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    near Vergelegen, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    jctruter
    Distance
    18.76mi
    Elevation +
    8176f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofHelderberg, Haelkop, Stellenboschberg traverse Photo ofHelderberg, Haelkop, Stellenboschberg traverse

    The route starts in the Helderberg Nature Reserve and then follows a well maintained path up to Helderberg Dome. The route then follows the ridge over sever smaller peaks including Driekop before the accent to Haelkop. G...

  • St Blaize Trail, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

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    near Danabaai, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Two Trailblazers
    Distance
    8.46mi
    Elevation +
    1785f
    TrailRank
    28

    This track is the running of the well known St Blaize hiking trail, as recordered from West to East. The trail can be completed in either direction, although the traditional starting point is at the The Point below the S...

  • Silvermine - St James peak trail run

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    near Oude Raapkraal, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    guidodg
    Distance
    6.70mi
    Elevation +
    1165f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSilvermine - St James peak trail run Photo ofSilvermine - St James peak trail run Photo ofSilvermine - St James peak trail run

    beautiful run through fynbos and interesting rock formations, very scenic with sweeping views across False Bay

  • Devils Peak Summit, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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    near Nuweland, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Two Trailblazers
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    3684f
    TrailRank
    26

    This trail takes in a direct summit trail to Table Mountain's Devils Peak. The track takes a upward route from the start, over a technical, single track to the summit. Remember to look back and view the city from the ...

  • Newlands Circuit, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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    near Nuweland, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Two Trailblazers
    Distance
    4.67mi
    Elevation +
    1588f
    TrailRank
    26

    This classic trail takes in the best of Newlands forest, from open wide trails to technical single track, crossing streams with great views of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The track takes an undulating route up ...

  • Cecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run

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    near Shoebury Heights, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    guidodg
    Distance
    5.01mi
    Elevation +
    1427f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run Photo ofCecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run Photo ofCecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run

    scenic run with sweeping views over the Cape flats and False Bay with some nice singletrack through lush shady vegetation above Kirstenbosch....

  • Kwaggaskloofdam

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    near Kwaggaskloofdam, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Derek Botha
    Distance
    3.94mi
    Elevation +
    935f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofKwaggaskloofdam Photo ofKwaggaskloofdam Photo ofKwaggaskloofdam

    From the bottelery up the mountain its not a track at all. Just bundu bashing, but was still fine, was mainly rocks and some climbing. But way down, just bushes and not so pleasant bunde bashing anymore. VERY nice vi...

  • Jonkershoek to Landroskop via Boegoekloof

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    near Banghoek, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Alfred Thorpe
    Distance
    16.30mi
    Elevation +
    6939f
    TrailRank
    23

    From the top of Kurktrekker the route is extremely overgrown. A lot of boulder hopping in the river, losing the trail at some of the river crossings. Can be dangerous in wet/rainy conditions, close to the river. Ins...

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