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Lion's Head

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Lion's Head

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Lion's Head

Recommended by 118 hikers out of 120

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Table Mountain National Park

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Location: South Africa

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1. View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head Summit loop from The Glen

7.28km

02:35

420m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head Summit loop from Tamboerskloof

7.67km

02:48

480m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Camps Bay – View of Cape Town loop from The Glen

10.2km

03:32

570m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michael Grau

March 7, 2023

From Lions Head you have a wonderful panoramic view of Cape Town, Table Mountain, The Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay and Signal Hill. It's not a walk though because you have to climb like a mountain goat straight to the end. You should also pay attention to sturdy shoes and appropriate sun protection. And the sundowner on Lions Head may be super romantic. But I definitely don't want to do the descent in the dark.

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Ren (hiking, hills, Hyrox, and horses)

September 13, 2023

The classic romantic sundowner spot

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1. View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head Summit loop from The Glen

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