A 2025 Review: How to Genuinely Hike Off the Beaten Track on Table Mountain

A 2025 Review: How to Genuinely Hike Off the Beaten Track on Table Mountain You know, most people think of two things when Table Mountain comes to mind: the really famous revolving cable car or, like, that super direct but honestly grueling trek up Platteklip Gorge. Basically, both of those options often mean you are sharing the experience with, well, a whole lot of other people. But what if I told you that there’s, you know, a completely different side to this iconic landmark, a side that is actually pretty quiet and full of real adventure? As a matter of …

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Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain Summit: A 2025 Hike Review

Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain Summit: A 2025 Hike Review So, you are thinking about going up Table Mountain, but really not by using the cable car. You, like me, you know, want the feeling of dirt under your shoes and the air getting thinner with each step you take. In some respects, Kasteelspoort is the name that pops up again and again. Honestly, it’s talked about as one of the most direct and, frankly, prettiest ways to get to the top of the mountain’s famous flat surface. I recently took this walk up, and frankly, I wanted to give you …

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