Platteklip at Table Mountain, Cape Town, Western Cape province, South Africa Photo

Platteklip Gorge Cape Town. Lions Head and Cape Town from Table Mountain Platteklip Cape Town South Africa Road The Platteklip Gorge trail ends on the top of Table Mountain, around 700 km from the Upper Cableway station and 2 km from Maclear's Beacon This flat peaked (hence the name) mountain, stands at 1,086m above sea level.

Platteklip Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa Stock Photo Alamy
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Platteklip Gorge is the most direct and popular route for hikers aiming to conquer the majestic Table Mountain, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This flat peaked (hence the name) mountain, stands at 1,086m above sea level.

Platteklip Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa Stock Photo Alamy

The route follows a well-constructed trail up a deep ravine on the iconic front face of the mountain. Platteklip Gorge is the second most popular route to the summit of Table Mountain The trail begins just after the Lower Cable Car Station at the base of Table Mountain and the easiest way to get there is to drive

View of Table Mountain and Platteklip (centre) seen from Tafelberg road in Cape Town. Here are some stats you might want to know: Difficulty : 4.5/5 Instead of walking down you can take the cable car.

Platteklip Table Mountain, Cape Town Stock Photo Alamy. Platteklip Gorge hike is the quickest, easiest and most direct route to the summit of Table Mountain and therefore also the most popular Platteklip Gorge is the second most popular route to the summit of Table Mountain