Platteklip Gorge Guided hike

~ Platteklip Gorge

Take the old stone path to the top.

The gain on this 2.5km hike is 650 meters or 2100 feet

old Platteklip Gorge stone carved sign

Hike up. Catch the cable car or walk down. This classic trail is by far the most-used. It could be called the mountain's pilgrim route. It offers a stiff cardio workout - although there is no need to push it - taking you over and next to the Platteklip stream as the trail zigzags up. Choice route for the less experienced. Take special care in wet weather. High usage means the rocks are smoother than on other paths.

  • The hike up is 2.5 km / 1.6 miles.
  • It takes a rough average 2.5 hours. Put aside 3 to 4 hours in total to include return by cable - weather permiting. (A bit shorter at a push.)

View from Platteklip Gorge

Cost

Privately Guided Hike up Platteklip Gorge, cable car down.

1 person - R2000

2 people - R2800

3 people - R3400

4 people - R4200

5-6 people - R4800

This does not include the cable car tariff. At certain periods waiting times for the queue for the cable car can get long. Fast track tickets are available.