What is the most popular hike on Table Mountain?

Platteklip Gorge trail is the most direct and popular trail up the mountain and has been included in our list of best hiking trails in Cape Town. There are also three other trails you can take leading to the top of Table Mountain.



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Half-Day Table Mountain Hike with Cable Car. There are two options for a hike with a cable car descent. Simple to access, both are on the front, flat-topped face that overlooks Cape Town and each has a separate appeal. Platteklip Gorge is the easiest way up Table Mountain.

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The hike up Lion's Head is much easier physically than Table Mountain. Not only is it a shorter hike but it zig zag's around the mountain whereas Table Mountain is a straight shot up. Lion's Head is also a more fun hike in my opinion as there are some very minor rock climbing (chains and ladders) aspect to it!

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The India Venster hike is the most challenging route to the top of Table Mountain. It's one of the most technical hiking trails in Cape Town. As a reward, you get breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding area including the stunning coastline and the impressive mountain range.

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Upper Table Rock, which is upstream, sits a few miles east of Lower Table Rock, with Table Rock Road running between them. Upper Table Rock is the more forgiving of the two hikes, being a shorter route with less elevation, but it doesn't skimp on the rewards.

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Hike Table Mountain. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 99% of travelers recommend this experience.

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A half-day hike on Table Mountain covers a distance of three kilometres on average and takes approximately three hours to complete. A full-day Table Mountain hike covers about five kilometres and takes around five hours to complete.

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