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 the furthest end of the Silvermine East Parking Area.
📌 Meeting spot — Google Maps
⏱️ Hiking Time — 3hrs 15min
📏 Distance — 8.0km
⛰️ Elevation — 343m
🟠 Grade — Moderately Strenuous
🐾🐾 — Dog Friendly
Route Notes — The route is generally easy to follow on mostly stony paths and a jeep track. One short step-down requires light scrambling but is straightforward. Some basic route-finding is needed to locate the main descent path on top of Lower Steenberg; however, the terrain is open and uncomplicated, making navigation manageable.
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