Elsie's Peak — Attraction in Cape Town Ward 64

Elsies Peak (303 meters asl) Dist (Our Route) - APPROX. 10 kilometers. Direct route Approx. 6 kilometers, return Difficulty:- Moderate to Hard Weather experienced:- Low wind, 60% cloud cover - no rain

Starting at about 70 meters asl, parked in Montain Road Fish Hoek, we started out in the opposite direction of Elsies Peak, as we wanted to extend our hike to around 6 hours, had we headed straight for Elsies Peak, it would only be around 2 to 3 hours.

So we headed for Brakkloof Peak at 306.6 meters asl , the trail was very easy, sandy at places, forestry in others but the air temp. was cool and bearable, the ups and downs were not sustained which made for easy hiking on this part of the trail. We took a 5 minute break, had some tea and other refreshments at Brakkloof beacon, then hiked back on the same path for around 2 kilometers, We reached the fork, (pic included), and chose Elsies Peak.

We headed up the trail marked Elsies Peak, but we opted for the Polish Traverse, which is not the direct path to Elsies, the Polish Traverse takes one on the East face of the mountain and follows parallel with the main road, way below, and rounds Elsies Peak, past the Quarry Shooting range and approaches the final ascent to Elsies Peak from a Westerly direction, adding about 3 Kilometers. Finally reaching a height of 303 meters asl, which is the height of Elsies Peak at the beacon (see photos).

Here one has the privilege of endless Vista's from Muizenberg to way past Simonstown and across False Bay with Hangklip and Rooie Els visible in the distance. Here you will see the mast on top of Elsies Peak, it looks like a cell tower with a few microwave repeaters. A great place for an extended lunch stop, plenty places out of the wind to choose from. After a nice lunch break it is an easy 40 minutes back to the car parked in Mountain Rd. Fish Hoek when taking the most direct route.

Elsies Peak Hike is one of our hidden Gems on the Cape Peninsula, well worth the effort to explore and experience this moderate to hard hike, depending on your fitness level, and chosen route for the day. many use this area for abseiling and practice climbing.

Take along sufficient water and use appropriate skin protection. Always be aware of your surroundings and fellow hikers/walkers when out...

An easy hike up Elsie's Peak will give you a panoramic view of Fish hoek and Simonstown down below. There aren't any wonderous sites up the peak, but one can exoect gorgeous views.

Dogs are allowed and many locals take their pooches out for a stroll.

A map clearly shows the route. We climbed from Glen Cairn's side over and came down at Fish hoek. We took the exit to Fish hoek and made our way round the peak at the bottom next to the ocean.

About a 2-3 hr walk. With fresh breeze and great views. Pack for all seasons as the weather can change from hot to...

Lovely, fairly easy hike with great views from the top. The first section is a gentle but constant uphill, and not for too long. Then it is mostly along the plateau until a last bit of a climb to the peak, where you get views of Fishhoek, Simon's Town, and Noordhoek beaches. It takes about an hour to the top at a relaxed pace. A short, relatively easy but rewarding hike, suitable...