Kloof Corner — Attraction in Western Cape

Feeling outdoorsy? The Kloof Corner is definitely the hiking trail for you!

It's a teaser to what Table Mountain and the surrounding areas has to offer.

Once you've reached the top, turn right and head to the beacon. You've arrived and basically climbed half way up the mountain.

From here you can the contour path as you came up the steps to your left.

We usually hike up to the Platteklip gorge info Board and double back to Kloof Corner. It's mostly flat. Mostly. It's about a 4km loop.

Platteklip Gorge will take you right up the Mountain to the restaurant up top.

Breakfast is not included but don't let that stop you. Breakfast & beer is optional to recharge for the route back down.

Taking the Cable car back down is also optional.

May the first steps on the Kloof Corner inspire courage and perseverance in you.

You're about to ascend a 450 year old mountain.

And,

Table Mountain is the only terrestrial feature to give its name to a constellation: Mensa, meaning The Table.

The constellation is seen in the Southern Hemisphere, below Orion, around midnight in mid-July.

It was named by the French astronomer Nicolas de Lacaille during his stay at the Cape in the mid-18th...

Kloof corner is one of the best short hikes in Cape Town and is a very popular late afternoon hike to watch the sunset from the top.

The views are spectacular and the scenery is breathtaking.

There are some pleasant streams at the top and there are also some convenient rock ledges where one can picnic and sit to watch the sunset.

Although this is one of the safer and busier hikes, the basic rules apply as with all hikes in the area:

Try visit in a group of at least 4 adults

If you own and understand self defence equipment then take it with you as a precaution

Take water and shoes suitable for hiking as well as sunscreen and a hat

Let someone know where you are and what time you will be back

Save the table mountain SOS and police numbers in your contacts and make sure they are last dialed numbers

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Kloof corner starts with the most fantastic meandering switch backs that are suitable for almost anyone. The child-friendly walk can be linked to several descents and is a go-to morning walk/hike.

There is a hidden five star extension on Kloof corner named Kloof Corner Ridge which I will not specify the location of. The reason I am mentioning it is that Kloof Corner Ridge is something to add to your bucket list. Not to do alone or with a couple friends but with a really experienced guide. Kloof corner has seen quite a number of casualties due to its accessibility, dangerous cliffs and volatility due weather changes.

I don't usually reiterate myself but Kloof Corner Ridge should NEVER BE ATTEMPTED WITHOUT A GUIDE.

I hope to add value and clarity with this review on what is safe to do alone on Kloof Corner and what is well worth doing with the assistance of experienced guides. If you are keen to do Kloof Corner Ridge I can link you up with some of the best guides in...