Klein Tuinkop via Dassieskasteel Traverse - Silvermine East

Begin your hike by heading past Silvermine Waterfall to Dead Man’s Path. Take a left turn toward the cliffs to start the Dassieskasteel traverse. This path will guide you back toward Ou Kaapse Weg, curving around Klein Tuinkop and passing Ystervarkgrot. From there, scramble up to a hole in the cliff and climb through it to join the main trail at the top of Klein Tuinkop. This trail leads you past Stonehenge on your left—consider taking a quick detour to this impressive rock formation. Continue on to the helicopter pad, then take a left turn to descend past Bertie’s Balcony and follow the path back to the Gate 2 parking area. 

Meeting Point: Boom at furthest end of Parking Area Silvermine Gate 2.

Meeting Spot: Google Maps Location

Hiking Time: 4hrs

Distance: 8.5km

Elevation: 324m

Grade: Moderately Strenuous with some easy scrambling. No exposure. 

🐶 Not dog friendly 

Route Notes: This is an adventurous hike with some easy scrambling including a short crawl through a cave. It requires route finding skills particularly after rounding the front of Klein Tuinkop. Follow the cairns and climb through a hole in the cliff face to reach the top or take an alternative route up further towards the Kalk Bay side. Path is difficult to follow - should preferably go with a guide. 

Hiking Map: Kleine Tuinkop AllTrails Map or download GPX Route