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Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail

Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail

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Platteklip Gorge Hiking Trail

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Table Mountain National Park

Location: South Africa

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Küstenkind 🌊

February 10, 2025

Hiking

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

Hiking

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.

December 28, 2025

Hiking

Plan for longer breaks and bring plenty of food and drink! The "steps" are sometimes higher than expected, and the sun gets quite hot. But it's absolutely beautiful :)

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Elevation 410 m

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