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View of Platteklip Gorge – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

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View of Platteklip Gorge – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

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5.0

(50)

704

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View of Platteklip Gorge – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

04:38

6.77km

750m

Hiking

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

Last updated: January 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 636 m for 1.96 km

After 4.18 km for 1.96 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

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One of the many viewpoints of Cape Town

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158 m

Table Mountain Hiking Map

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Hiking map, different routes and information can be found on this board

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784 m

India Venster Viewpoint

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A beautiful viewpoint on a very nice trail. However, a clear view is a prerequisite. This time we were unlucky due to a cloudy view. The firm intention to do …

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1.44 km

India Venster

Viewpoint

3.00 km

View of Platteklip Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

From the Top you can see Platteklip Gorge. This is part of the Platteklip trail, said to be one of the easier ones, but still dangerous.

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3.39 km

View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

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Just enjoy the beautiful views.

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3.78 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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4.69 km

View of Lion's Head

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The summit of Lion's Head reaches a height of 669 meters, offering spectacular views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the ocean. This combination makes this view perhaps even more …

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6.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

1.23 km

947 m

518 m

119 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

962 m

410 m

267 m

119 m

107 m

Elevation

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Monday 2 March

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