Hidden gems: Hiking areas in Cape Town

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cape Town. This list contains 11 places from Hiking area category.

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Cape Trekking Guided Hikes
Tour agency
👍👍 Nick is a wonderful guide, professional, personable and very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. We did a 7 hour trek up the Apostles to Tranquility Cracks across and then down Disa Gorge. Great trip.
5.00 (23 reviews)
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LION’S HEAD CAPE TOWN
Hiking area
👍👍 Love this trail. Did it a couple of times now and really enjoy hiking up especially the upper part where you rather "climb". Running down is super fun so with a normal fitness it takes 45min up and running down half the time. You can buy some water/drinks at the truck parked on the bottom in the par...
4.90 (88 reviews)
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Saddle Rock
Hiking area
Hikers can take a break from trekking at this nature spot offering scenic views of Table Mountain.
4.90 (30 reviews)
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The Eagle's Nest
Hiking area
👍👍 Thoroughly enjoyed this one with my doggo - I think we spent around 2 hours hiking and climbing through the beautiful scenery. A bit of an incline but relatively comfortable.
4.90 (21 reviews)
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Skeleton Gorge Waterfall
Hiking area
👍👍 Probably one of the best hikes i've ever done and in my opinion its the best way to get up the mountain to start hiking towards Table Mountain. About 95% of this trail is shaded. There's so much variety with the terrain. You start on gravel and then enter a lush forest. You'll have the sound of a fl...
4.80 (138 reviews)
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Myburgh's Waterfall Ravine
Hiking area
👍👍 Easy hike to the waterfall for everyone including furries. Beyond the waterfall is difficult and not suitable for small children and dogs.
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Alexandra Reservoir
Hiking area
👍 Part of a group of dams - on the Jeep track to Hely Hutchinson Dam. Good place to have a snack break.
4.80 (25 reviews)
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Pipe Track Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Great run and one of cape towns favorite’s among locals not just for running but hiking too.
4.70 (110 reviews)
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Kloof Corner Ridge
Hiking area
High crest offering sweeping views after a difficult ascent with chain ropes & scrambling.
4.70 (35 reviews)
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Van Riebeeck Park Hiking Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful spot. Tranquel time next to the stream. Very peaceful.
4.70 (25 reviews)
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Hout Bay Corner
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful and challenging scramble to the top with good friends
4.50 (22 reviews)
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