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OSM map layer · LineString
-33.94, 18.39 · rel 14144595
-33.94, 18.39 · rel 14144595
Lion's Head Summit
A 2,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Western Cape.
Loop walk
start = finish · Western Cape
2,5km
Distance
+341m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
19
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
1× summit
Wally's Cave
cave ·
on the route
2,1 km
86%
Lion's Head
summit ·
on the route
2,5 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lion's Head Summit is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lion's Head Summit takes approximately 37 min to complete.
Yes, Lion's Head Summit is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Lion's Head Summit starts near coordinates -33.9369, 18.3949.
Lion's Head Summit is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.