2-4 hours
Devils Peak is the poor brother of Table Mountain and is not climbed nearly as often. Only slightly less impressive in height, the climb up Devils Peak is enjoyable and challenging with wonderful views most of the way up. Because of the mountain’s lesser fame you are also more likely to have the path to yourself.
Because the mountain is a peak, unlike than Table Mountain’s plateau, it offers 360 degree views of the Southern suburbs, False Bay, Table Bay, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Hottentots Holland mountains, Lions Head, the City Bowl and on clear days even the West Coast. The view is amazing and well worth the slog!
The climb itself begins from Tafelberg Road which is the road feeding the cable station. About 3km past the cable cars there is a small parking area under some trees and a small sign signaling the Devils Peak path. The first parts of the path zigzag up the mountain towards what is known as the saddle – the flattish area where Devils Peak and Table Mountain meet.
From the saddle there is a steep slog up towards the first summit which overlooks the city. A little further up from that point and you reach the true peak and can look over the amazing views on offer.
- From the saddle there are two paths leading up towards the summit. Walk past the first one and turn left onto the second path up, as it is an easier climb with less loose rock
- This is a fairly tough hike so make sure that you have some water and a snack with you
- Get onto Tafelberg Road from the top of Kloofnek and drive past the cable cars
- About 3km past the cable cars there is a parking lot under some trees and a sign for the path
- The start of the hike is close to the point where the road is closed to vehicles
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