Past event — This event ended 6 days ago.
Cape Town Guided Community Hike — Kasteelspoort
About the event
The mountain from the side most people miss. Kasteelspoort climbs the western flank of the Twelve Apostles, one of Cape Town's most rewarding ascents, and one of its least crowded. While the cable car queues form on the other side of the mountain, you'll be working your way up through ancient fynbos, past house-sized boulders, with the Atlantic Ocean dropping further below you with every step.This is a proper mountain hike. The climb is steep and sustained, roughly 680 metres of elevation gain over approximately 7km of trail. The gradient increases progressively, with rocky steps and large boulders to navigate as you move higher. It rewards effort. By the time you reach the plateau, you'll have views of Camps Bay, Lion's Head, Clifton Beaches, and the full mountain range laid out behind you, with an opportunity for the brave ones to get their Insta shot on the iconic diving board.At the top, the remains of an 1890s steam engine cable car sit as a scenic landmark and natural rest stop, the kind of detail that makes this trail feel like more than just a walk.Your guide leads the pace, reads the group, and knows when to stop and let the mountain do the talking.
THE DETAILSMeeting point: Theresa Avenue, Camps Bay — at the Pipe Track signboardMeet: 7:30am sharpDuration: Approximately 4–5 hoursDistance: ~7kmElevation: ~680m gainFitness: Moderate to fit — this is a real climb. If you can do 90 minutes on a stairmaster, you'll manage. If you haven't been active in a while, build up first.Footwear: Trail shoes or proper hiking boots. No takkies.Bring: 2L water minimum, snacks, sunscreen, a light layer for the top, medication
WHAT'S INCLUDEDCertified professional guide — Venture Fourth qualified, First Aid trainedRoute briefing and safety check before departureTrail pacing suited to the groupYour first Trail Keeper stamp
TICKET TIERSEarly Bird — R180 — First 5 spots only. Once they're gone, they're gone.Standard — R250 — Full experience, same trail, same guide, same views.Trail Keeper Return — R180 — For returning Trail Keepers. Apply your promo code at checkout.Spots are capped at 15 to keep the group tight and the experience personal. Last session sold out before the week was out.
Trail KeepersShow up. Get stamped. Keep coming back.The more you hike with us, the more the mountain gives back. Your guide stamps your card at the summit — a physical card you keep and bring back every time.There's a hike we run that isn't listed anywhere publicly. You'll hear about it when you've earned it.Fynbos · Kloof · Hoerikwaggo
Bring someone. Tag them. Spots go.Monthly hikes — @trailsawait.sa or join the Trail Keepers WhatsApp group for first access.Every Trail Has a Tale.
