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View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head summit loop from Table Mountain

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View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head summit loop from Table Mountain

Moderate

4.8

(147)

3,863

hikers

View of Camps Bay – Lion's Head summit loop from Table Mountain

02:54

8.42km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Table Mountain National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

View of Table Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over to Table Mountain. One of many spectacular viewing points up on Lion's Head!

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2.69 km

View of the Twelve Apostles

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Rest place

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3.00 km

View of the Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay

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At the bend of the path there is a splendid view of Camps Bay beach below, and the mountain of the 12 apostles on your left. Be careful, the wind often blows very hard here at the top!

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3.32 km

View of Camps Bay

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Ser good view of Camps Bay

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3.51 km

View of Camps Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.12 km

Metal Ladder on Table Mountain

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The last major hurdle is via a ladder

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4.26 km

View of Cape Town

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Beautiful place to start the day

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4.28 km

Lion's Head summit

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There is also a path without a ladder, it is only a maximum of 10 minutes longer.

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8.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

2.09 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

2.19 km

1.10 km

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 21 June

17°C

12°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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