13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town – Leg 8
Constantia Peak: Different Paths, Same Mountain On Sunday 2 August 2026, while twenty-two hikers gathered at Silvermine Gate 1 to continue our 2026 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town, I was…
Category: One Day Hiking Trails: Cape Town
Day Hikes in Cape Town.
Duration: 2 – 6/8 hours depending on the length and difficulty.
Difficulty: Varies
10 Posts
The Pipe Track, Table Mountain
The Lazy Hiker’s Guide #1: Cape Town’s scenic hike for people who don’t need to suffer for a view There are days when I want a proper mountain adventure. The…
13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town: Leg 5 | Suther Peak (Suffer Peak) and the Long Road to Chapman’s Peak
Follow Leg 5 of our 2026 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town as 27 hikers tackle Suther Peak (Suffer Peak), conquer the famous ladder, and cover the long distance toward Chapman’s…
13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town – Leg 4
Follow Leg 4 of our 2026 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town as 31 hikers tackle the Little Lion's Head hike from Suikerbossie, enjoying scrambling, bundu bashing, spectacular views and plenty…
13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town – Leg 3: Grootkop, Judas Peak and Lessons From a 12-Hour Day on the Mountain
Follow Leg 3 of our 2026 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town journey as hikers tackle Grootkop, Judas Peak and the demanding descent of Llandudno Ravine in a challenging 12-hour mountain…
2026 Thirteen Peaks Challenge – Leg 2
Platteklip Gorge to Maclear’s Beacon: The Mountain Doesn’t Care About Your Plans Nearly three months after we started our 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town journey, we finally got to Leg…
Silvermine Dam Loop (Gate 1) – An Easy Autumn Walk In Cape Town
The beauty of the Silvermine dam walk lies in its simplicity. Wide gravel paths curve gently around still water, offering expansive views without demanding effort. It’s one of the reasons…
13 Peaks Challenge: Our 2026 Journey Begins (Signal Hill to Lion’s Head)
The original 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town is one of South Africa’s toughest hiking achievements. Participants must summit thirteen iconic peaks in the Table Mountain National Park in a single…
Rockhopper Trail Bainskloof: A Guide to Finding the Hidden Waterfall (Or not!)
Planning to hike the Rockhopper Trail in Bainskloof? This complete guide explains how to find the hidden waterfall, what to expect on the trail, and tips for navigating this adventurous…
Cape Town Day Hikes: The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail
The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail remains one of the most rewarding day hikes in Cape Town. Tucked into the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and accessed via Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens…