Hiking in the South

A rewarding Silvermine hike across High and Lower Steenberg,  located in the Silvermine Nature Reserve on the South Peninsula in Cape Town. This Silvermine hiking trail features open ridge walking, excellent views, and an attractive fynbos-lined single-track, with steady ascents and a straightforward jeep-track return. Start — From the Silvermine East parking area in the Silvermine Nature Reserve , follow a steady, relatively steep 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 ...

This short Silvermine Hike to Wolfkop and Higher Steenberg Peak  in Cape Town begins with an energetic scramble up Wolfkop,  then follows an easy walk across the  Steenberg Plateau  before looping back towards the lower Silvermine Parking area. Start — Starting from Silvermine Gate 2, this relatively easy hike begins with a short but steep, unexposed scramble up to Wolfkop. Circular Route — From Wolfkop, the trail follows a circular route past Higher Steenberg, offering panoramic views of surrounding mountains, valleys, and distant coastline. The route loops back across the Steenberg plateau before descending to the start point. 📍 Meeting Point  —  Boom at the furthest end of the parking area, Silvermine Gate 2 📌 Meeting Spot   —   Google Maps ⏱️ Hiking Time  — ...