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Trail
Elsie's Peak
- 4.7223 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Short fynbos trail above Glencairn to a peak with views over Fish Hoek, Simon's Town and False Bay.
Quick answers
Elsie's Peak in short
When is Elsie's Peak open?
Every day, 6 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Elsie's Peak?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Elsie's Peak indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Elsie's Peak good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Elsie's Peak cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Elsie's Peak?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Elsie's Peak?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Elsie's Peak?
Glencairn, Cape Town, 7974.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 6 am.
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday6 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 6 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk · 3 km · 150 m up
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 223 reviews
Known for
- Fish Hoek views
- Fynbos
- Easy hike
What people say
- People like:
- Easy, rewarding hike with ocean and Fish Hoek views
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.