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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

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4.9

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494

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

01:38

4.94km

230m

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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: April 3, 2026

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Table Mountain National Park

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1.61 km

View of Cape Town and Lion's Head

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Beautiful view away from stress

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2.31 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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3.10 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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3.18 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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3.50 km

View of the Twelve Apostles

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Rest place

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3.87 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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4.19 km

View of the Upper Cableway Station on Table Mountain

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4.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

958 m

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

1.54 km

478 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 5 April

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