I moved to Cape Town 1 year and six months ago. I had to find activities to keep myself healthy and active and avoid boredom.
Cape Town has a variety of hiking spots and that’s how I fell into with hiking
Here is a list I have created for you
Map
I enjoyed this place with my friends, it is very therapeutic, easy trails, not too rocky and also good for solo hikes
NEWLANDS FOREST
Got to Table Mountain Via Kloof corner..I like sunset hike here
Kloof Corner
I enjoy the view from the Top especially Campus Bay and Table Mountain! Good for Tourists
LION'S HEAD
It is nice and short! Good for beginners
CECILIA FOREST
I like the view of Cape Town here and Table Mountain.. it is also good for beginners
TYGERBERG NATURE RESERVE
The scenery is best, I enjoy hiking, running and cycling here
Eden Forest
It’s safe and clean. Good scenery and nice for solo hikers
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Beautiful water falls, nature is something out of the ordinary
Second Waterfall
Has got different hiking trails, I enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains and vineyards..there is a lot of Fynbos
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
I enjoy the thrill of being in a mountainous area! I love the challenge, the rocks and waterfalls view
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Conservation Area
The Paarl Rock is so beautiful to watch after a long refreshing hike. You can actually see the whole paarl from the top
Paarl Rock
There’s beautiful Oakes falls. I stayed here overnight.
Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail
So beautiful and tourist friendly
Berg River conservation area
Enjoy the Krom river trail. Rocks and river view makes this place look magical
Limietberg Nature reserve
Enjoy mountain view, Rich fynbos and sea view
Kogelberg Nature reserve
Enjoy seeing animals here
Koeberg Nature Reserve
Enjoy the Mountain View, rocks and water …I love the sunset view from this
Pecks Valley Hiking Trail
Enjoy with friends. Nice rocks, mountains and damn view