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Devil's Peak Hike Start

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πŸ‘πŸ‘ I found this to be one of the more difficult hikes but the views from the peak is incredible! It takes about 2 hours to the peak. I recommend bringing a hiking stick to make the hike easier. People often mention hike, views, climb, mountain,


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Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa

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4.70 (391 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Faldiela S. 1 year ago on Google
    I found this to be one of the more difficult hikes but the views from the peak is incredible! It takes about 2 hours to the peak. I recommend bringing a hiking stick to make the hike easier.
    13 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kim G. 1 year ago on Google
    Windy at start of walk on Tafelberg road, but sheltered from wind as we headed toward Devils peak. Peaceful and best views of Cape Town.
    12 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mariana N. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful hike from kloofnek to knifes edge to devils peak
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ant H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best (easy) route to climb table mountain. Begin with Devil's Peak hike and continue with Platteklip Gorge when it crosses. Beautiful scenery with green plants, rocky cave, mini waterfall, tree covered pathways and of course the beautiful view of Cape Town. There is absolutely no big rocks to climb and definately no 1000ds of rocky stairs to climb. Trust me, Platteklip Gorge is a nightmare for unfit people. In my experience, we always end up short on water. The one climb on a cloudy day was more enjoyable than the scorching sun but terrible at the top. Watch out for strong winds and slippery rocks. In the end, it is worth the view.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Anees E. 3 years ago on Google
    A steep hike approximately taking 2 hours to reach the top. The 360 view from the top is stunning and makes the hike worth it. Careful coming back down because there are slippery sections and it’s best to wear proper hiking shoes instead of takkies.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Nicole W. 8 months ago on Google
    The trail is easy to follow. Quite steep, but not as steep as Plattekloof gorge. Great views over Cape town's Waterfront and Table mountain. It was windy and a bit cloudy when we reached the top.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Simran A. 9 months ago on Google
    Easy walk and dogs love the walk Safe area beautiful scenery.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Mpongwana G. 6 months ago on Google
    Good mountain to improve your hiking experience!!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Sam JR. M. 3 years ago on Google
    A fairly doable hike that most people would enjoy. Beautiful 360 degree views of the City, Cape Town city bowl, Signal hill, Lion's head and Table Mt. Just make sure you've got enough water and snacks to enjoy on your way to the top of the mountain.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 foreiigner 1 year ago on Google
    It's nice but to get parking in busy day is very big challenge

  • 5/5 tomercramer 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing view from the summit! If weather permits, definitely worth the climb!

  • 4/5 Juliet D. 7 months ago on Google
    Did circular route and went to Woodstock cave and out by Devils peak start. Everything looked so fresh after rains, lots of little waterfalls. Beautiful views of cape town harbor. Meridian Hiking Club.

  • 5/5 Johan O. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice easy walk on the contour path, below the Peak. Beautiful views, flaura and fauna

  • 5/5 Jean l. 1 year ago on Google
    Compared to my first hike Eva and walked all the way home fokken Tastic but I flow down hill like a πŸ¦‹ but monster and slipknot needs to sponsor me because I carried there brand up hill and I don't take it lightly I'm bloody serious hosgod and please my people at least pick up a paper or plastic and Chuck it after hike thanks from God my self I ask please kids teach them that too

  • 5/5 Nisha D. 1 year ago on Google
    A great hike if you want 3-4 hours of hiking time. One of the best views in Cape town. You can see Lions head, Table Mountain and most of the city 😍😍 600m ish of elevation

  • 5/5 Van Zyl van der M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a peaceful walk, run, hike or cycle. Stunning views and tarred road for a very long time so don't even need active wear.

  • 4/5 Francois R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a nice climb, working on the legs. Macnificent views all round . You can see Hangklip on a clear day and Gordonsbay. Helderbeeg in the distance and also the hills near Riebeeck Kasteel. Wow !!!

  • 4/5 Ruwaydah J. 2 years ago on Google
    Took a cycle up Table mountain road today. Roadworks need to come out and check the condition of the pedestrian road at the end of Table mountain road. It needs upgrading guys..tourist's are walking here..I passed a couple of tourists using walking sticks and there's no seating along this area for them..come on guys.. we can do better than that?!


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