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View of Lion's Head – View of Camps Bay loop from Cape Town

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View of Lion's Head – View of Camps Bay loop from Cape Town

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4.9

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View of Lion's Head – View of Camps Bay loop from Cape Town

02:26

6.79km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Table Mountain National Park

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Parking

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1.73 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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2.58 km

View of Camps Bay

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Ser good view of Camps Bay

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2.77 km

Metal Ladder on Table Mountain

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The last major hurdle is via a ladder

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4.49 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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4.80 km

View of the Twelve Apostles

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Rest place

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5.17 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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5.49 km

View of the Upper Cableway Station on Table Mountain

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6.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

953 m

876 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.59 km

690 m

263 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

18°C

11°C

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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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