Top Easy Hiking Trails to Explore in Cape Town This Spring

CAPE TOWN — 1 September 2024

Cape Town’s breathtakingly beautiful hiking routes come in all shapes and sizes, making spring the perfect time to explore accessible trails for all fitness levels. Several easy yet iconic routes provide stunning scenery without intimidating first-time visitors.

Kasteelpoort is quickly becoming a favourite for families. It offers staggering views, and the start of the Pipe Track is just five minutes from the Cape Town CBD. The first three kilometres are flat, and you then ascend Table Mountain, sipping water from streams along the way.

Lion’s Head remains immensely popular among locals and visitors. Its sensational views and relative ease make it ideal for shorter hikes of just a couple of hours.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens provides iconic spring exploration. Meet friends at the tea room and explore the panoramic beauty while discovering indigenous flora and fauna.

For a heart-pumping adventure from Kirstenbosch, tackle Skeleton Gorge. Families can manage this route that rewards hikers with full dams, beach sand, and seasonal waterfalls at the summit.

The Missing Link trail offers coastal respite from busier areas. It features elevated views back toward Lion’s Head and across Victoria Road and Oudekraal.

These accessible routes showcase Cape Town’s natural splendour as temperatures rise – perfect for building hiking confidence this season.