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Maclear's Beacon – Table Mountain Summit loop from Camps Bay

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South Africa

Maclear's Beacon – Table Mountain Summit loop from Camps Bay

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4.0

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Maclear's Beacon – Table Mountain Summit loop from Camps Bay

06:58

15.7km

930m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.08 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

Chain-Assisted Climbing Route, Table Mountain National Park

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Only for sporty mountaineers with some climbing experience

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6.88 km

Maclear's Beacon

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It is the highest point of the Table Mountain plateau, at 1,086 meters above sea level. This stone mound is named after Thomas Maclear, a South African astronomer who set …

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8.95 km

Fountain Peak (1,051 meters)

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Highest point of the route with a fantastic panoramic view

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9.18 km

Trail Back to the Cable Car Station

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9.32 km

Table Mountain Summit

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A must with every visit to Cape Town 👍 Allow for longer waiting times at the gondola (tablemountain.net provides information on current waiting time) or high hiking👍

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9.55 km

View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

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Table Mountain - a must! At the moment (Dec 2021 - Corona) there are no waiting times at the cable car. However, an ascent by foot only gives the right …

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9.74 km

View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

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Just enjoy the beautiful views.

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.39 km

401 m

258 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

5.84 km

2.92 km

429 m

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 19 July

16°C

9°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

February 13, 2023,India Venster 🇿🇦 to Top Table Mountain ⛰️🧗‍♀️, 13. Febr 2023

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A notice...!!!
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Sure-footed, free from shrinking and good shoes are a must...
As well as experience in bouldering/climbing...
Take enough water with you..
Note weather and start time..
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MEEEGA HORNY TOUR 😄
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The dry and windless heat is already there after sunrise.
Not to be compared with a hot summer day in Switzerland.
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Path is …

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Maclear's Beacon – Table Mountain Summit loop from Camps Bay

Chain-Assisted Climbing Route, Table Mountain National Park

Maclear's Beacon

Fountain Peak (1,051 meters)

Trail Back to the Cable Car Station

Table Mountain Summit

View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

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