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Platteklip Gorge Starting Point
- 4.71.8k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Most direct route up Table Mountain, a steep stepped gorge climb from Tafelberg Road to the top of the plateau, typically 2–3 hours up.
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Platteklip Gorge Starting Point in short
When is Platteklip Gorge Starting Point open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Platteklip Gorge Starting Point?
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 Platteklip Gorge Starting Point indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Platteklip Gorge Starting Point good for kids?
Sometimes: Steep, strenuous climb; suitable only for fit older children with an adult.
How much does Platteklip Gorge Starting Point cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Platteklip Gorge Starting Point?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Platteklip Gorge Starting Point?
About 3 hours.
Where is Platteklip Gorge Starting Point?
Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8001.
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 · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
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
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
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- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Platteklip Gorge Starting Point
- 2 Platteklip Gorge · 5 min
- 3 Devil's Peak · 13 min
- 4 Deer Park · 16 min
- 5 India Venster Hiking Trail · 21 min
Good to know
- Kids: Steep, strenuous climb; suitable only for fit older children with an adult
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 3 h
- Hard hike · 3 km · 700 m up
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- Steep gorge climb
- Table Mountain ascent
- Morning hikes
- City views
What people say
- People like:
- Rewarding climb with great views
- Worth knowing:
- Steep and demanding; weather can change
Around Oranjezicht
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowPlatteklip GorgeTrail · 5 min walk
Good nowDevil's PeakTrail · 13 min walk
Deer ParkPark · 16 min walk
Good nowIndia Venster Hiking TrailTrail · 21 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.