View of Lion's Head – View of the Twelve Apostles loop from Camps Bay

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View of Lion's Head – View of the Twelve Apostles loop from Camps Bay

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View of Lion's Head – View of the Twelve Apostles loop from Camps Bay

01:39

4.97km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Table Mountain National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.63 km

View of Cape Town and Lion's Head

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Beautiful view away from stress

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2.32 km

View of Lion's Head

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It is important to start early, otherwise there is a mass hike

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3.12 km

Lion's Head Trail

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In the morning the clouds still hang on the Lionshead but quickly disappear again

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3.20 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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3.51 km

View of the Twelve Apostles

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Rest place

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3.89 km

View of Table Mountain

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

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4.21 km

View of the Upper Cableway Station on Table Mountain

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4.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

956 m

445 m

148 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

1.42 km

625 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

22°C

14°C

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Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

October 25, 2023,🇿🇦 Cape Town - Lion‘s Head

A nice little hike with some difficult conditions. Here too, nothing works without sensible footwear. Once at the top, you have a fantastic view of Robben Island, Table Mountain, Camps Bay and Cape Town. 🇿🇦

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