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View of Lion’s Head – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

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Mountain hikes & routes
South Africa

View of Lion’s Head – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

Hard

5.0

(10)

61

hikers

View of Lion’s Head – Table Mountain Summit loop from Table Mountain

04:21

5.76km

730m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 688 m for 1.96 km

After 3.17 km for 1.96 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

84 m

View of Lion’s Head

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A mountain between Table Mountain and Mountain Hill, the number one spot for paragliders.

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3

2.23 km

4

2.63 km

5

2.77 km

Table Mountain Summit

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A must with every visit to Cape Town 👍 Allow for longer waiting times at the gondola (tablemountain.net provides information on current waiting time) or high hiking👍

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6

4.04 km

India Venster

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B

5.76 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

947 m

510 m

230 m

119 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

284 m

227 m

159 m

119 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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