Lion's Head

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Updated: 20 November 2020

The Lion’s Head hiking trail is 5.5 km both ways. The 5.5 km hiking trail is a round loop. Two different routes to reach the top of Lion’s Head mountain are available.

from the top

Lion’s Head routes to choose from include the Chains and the Spiral Route. Each route has a unique set of turns and twists.

The end is the spectacular panoramic mountain top of Lion’s Head. The mountain top overlooks the city of Cape Town.

The hike will take you on a journey up the tail, back and mane of the Lion. On it’s head there will be photographs to be taken and sights to behold.