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Silvermine Dam – Silvermine Dam loop from Security Hut

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Silvermine Dam – Silvermine Dam loop from Security Hut

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4.8

(21)

198

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Silvermine Dam – Silvermine Dam loop from Security Hut

03:45

12.3km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Table Mountain National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

153 m

River Walk in Table Mountain National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful walk along the river especially in the Winter after rain

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2

5.69 km

View of Hout Bay from Noordhoek Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful 7 km loop starting from Silvermine Dam, up Crassula Edge (south side of dam) to the summit. The peak has incredible views down into Hout Bay, Noordhoek and …

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3

9.19 km

Silvermine Dam

Highlight • Lake

4

9.68 km

Silvermine Dam

Highlight • Lake

Great swimming spot (although gets super busy on the weekend so get there early!) Also has a bunch of picnic places.

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5

10.7 km

Silvermine River Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Can be slippery. Make sure you have Footwear with grip that works on wet surfaces.

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B

12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

5.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.29 km

5.86 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

17°C

11°C

15 %

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