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Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail

Recommended by 56 hikers out of 58

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Please check local regulations for: Table Mountain National Park

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1. Platteklip Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Bakoven

6.01km

03:42

690m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail – View of Table Mountain loop from The Glen

5.70km

02:04

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail loop from Oranjezicht

2.68km

00:44

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Küstenkind 🌊

February 10, 2025

If you are looking for the oldest, most direct, fastest and most popular route (starting early helps) up Table Mountain and want to really get your heart racing, then this is the right place for you. A trail that consists mostly of rock steps, "stair climbing for advanced climbers" so to speak. 2.5 km and 650 meters of elevation gain are overcome. If you don't have enough time to fit a climb up Table Mountain into your vacation itinerary, we highly recommend it - we were impressed!

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Ray J 77🇿🇦🇿🇼

July 12, 2025

Have an early start to avoid the crowds that quickly build up on days with good weather. Wear layers especially in winter as the top can quickly get to low temperatures.

Lars

May 21, 2024

The fastest, but unfortunately also the steepest and most boring climb. Check out my profile for a better tour.

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Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail

1. Platteklip Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Bakoven

2. Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail – View of Table Mountain loop from The Glen

3. Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail loop from Oranjezicht

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