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Platteklip Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

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Platteklip Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

Hard

4.8

(40)

446

hikers

Platteklip Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

06:07

12.8km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: October 15, 2026

Tips

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 6.05 km for 35 m

Waypoints

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50 m

View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

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One of the many viewpoints of Cape Town

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1.52 km

3

2.46 km

View of Cape Town from Table Mountain

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One of the highlights of being in Cape Town! The city and the ocean lie at your feet, and at that moment, you realize what a magnificent place you are …

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2.78 km

Platteklip Gorge Trail

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Platteklip Gorge is a demanding climb to Table Mountain. The path is very steep, made of large stone block steps. The weather can make the climb quite difficult, whether it's windy, sunny, hot, or foggy.

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5

3.88 km

View of Camps Bay from Table Mountain

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Here you can enjoy a wonderful view of Camps Bay and its beaches off the cable car masses!

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6

5.80 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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5.89 km

View from the Summit of Table Mountain

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The highest point on Table Mountain offers a great view in all directions.

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8.30 km

Table Mountain Summit

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Indescribable which natural spectacle is in the middle of a city! You should definitely go hiking and not take the cable car. It is well worth the effort!

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

914 m

194 m

168 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

6.07 km

168 m

128 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Friday 23 October

22°C

14°C

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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