13 Peaks Challenge – Peak 11: Klaassenskop
Date: Saturday, 30 AugustStart Time: 7:10 AMRoute: Constantia Nek → Bel Ombre → Klaassenskop → Bridle Path → Rooikat → Kirstenbosch → Newlands Forest Constantia Peak from Bel Ombre On…
Date: Saturday, 30 AugustStart Time: 7:10 AMRoute: Constantia Nek → Bel Ombre → Klaassenskop → Bridle Path → Rooikat → Kirstenbosch → Newlands Forest Constantia Peak from Bel Ombre On…
The Dilemma By now you’ll know the 13 Peaks Challenge is less of a trail and more of a negotiation between weather, wildfire, and SANParks gate closures. The plan was…
Saturday, 2 August 2025 – 20km, 2 Peaks, 9 Hikers, 1 Fish and Chips Feast Houtbay Harbour When you sign up for Cape Town’s iconic 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign…
13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town Hiking Peak 6 and 7 of the 13 Peaks Challenge, 21–22 June 2025 Peak 5 Behind; Peak 6 Ahead When…
The Best-Laid Plans (Drenched in Reality) Monday 16 June dawned grey and moody—typical Cape Town winter weather. It was meant to be leg 3 of our…
We began our 13 Peaks Challenge on Friday the 13th at 15:31 under a windless Cape Town sky. With mysterious coincidences, brutal wind, and an unexpected rescue, here’s how our…
Over 200 runners showed up to reclaim the trail from Long Beach to Scarborough, a clear message: safety in numbers.
Part 2: Packing List, Route Maps & How to Plan Your Own Gifberg Adventure Thinking of hiking Gifberg Holiday Farm? Here’s everything you need to know…
Discover the beauty of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden—South Africa’s floral paradise. Whether hiking scenic trails, strolling through indigenous gardens, or enjoying a picnic and summer concerts, Kirstenbosch offers a breathtaking…
1. The Pipe Track 2. Three Firs 3. Woody Ravine Table Mountain offers a labyrinth of hiking trails, each with its own character, challenges, and rewards. Some trails are…