Where are the best hiking trails in Cape Town?

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What are the top outdoor activities in Cape Town?

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Discover scenic trails, nature walks, and hiking routes in Cape Town with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge — A classic direct route up Table Mountain’s front face featuring steep stone steps and dramatic views of the city bowl.
Lion’s Head hike — A scenic circular hike with chain-assisted rock scrambling sections offering 360-degree views of Cape Town and the Atlantic Seaboard.
Skeleton Gorge — A shaded forested trail starting in Kirstenbosch Gardens that ascends through indigenous trees and past waterfalls to Table Mountain’s summit.
Signal Hill Walk — An easy paved walk to the summit offering panoramic sunset views over the city, Table Bay, and Atlantic Ocean.