High and Lower Steenberg - Silvermine East
A rewarding loop hike across High and Lower Steenberg, featuring open ridge walking, excellent views, and an attractive fynbos-lined single-track. The route combines steady ascents with some easy scrambling and a straightforward jeep-track return. Start — From the Silvermine East parking area, follow a steady, moderate ascent to High Steenberg. Continue onto the ridge, following a rocky path toward Lower Steenberg with one easy step-down scramble. To Lower Steenberg — On reaching the jeep track, turn left briefly before leaving it to ascend onto Lower Steenberg. The route then follows the ridge along Lower Steenberg back toward a transmission mast. Return — Circle the mast and continue along the jeep track until a right-hand turn-off leads onto a stony path running parallel to the track. Later, rejoin the jeep track and follow it back to the parking area. 📍 Meeting Point — The boom of...