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Lion's Head

Lion's Head / Leeukop

Information

Elevation: 669 m
Country: Afrika Selatan (ZA)
Location / Range: Table Mountain National Park (antara Table Mountain & Signal Hill)
Mountain type: Puncak batupasir Table Mountain di atas alas granit, non-vulkanik
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -33.9347, 18.3892
Difficulty: Sedang (hike pendek tapi curam; bagian atas ada tangga besi, jepitan batu & rantai/pegangan)
Best Season: Sepanjang tahun; populer saat matahari terbit, terbenam, dan malam bulan purnama
Permits & Rules: Tidak perlu izin khusus; gratis. Hati-hati keselamatan & barang berharga; sebagian merampok pernah dilaporkan di jalur
Hazards: Eksposur di bagian rantai & tangga, batu licin, angin kencang, panas/kekeringan tanpa naungan, antrean padat di titik teknis

Description

Lion's Head (~669 m) is an iconic peak in Cape Town, South Africa, sitting between Table Mountain and Signal Hill within Table Mountain National Park. The hike is short but steep: a path spirals around the sandstone cone before a more technical upper section with metal ladders, rock chimneys and chains/handholds — there is also a slightly longer “no-chains” alternative. The summit gives a 360° panorama over the city, Table Mountain, the Atlantic and the Twelve Apostles, making it a hugely popular sunrise, sunset and full-moon hike. Being short and near the city, it is often crowded; basic safety awareness is still advised.

Gallery

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Routes

Jalur Alternatif “Tanpa Rantai”

Sedang (sedikit lebih panjang, eksposur lebih rendah)

2–3 jam PP

A variation that avoids the chain/ladder section by taking a slightly longer detour, suited to those less comfortable with exposure. Still steep on the final approach to the same summit.

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Jalur Puncak via Rantai & Tangga

Sedang (eksposur, tangga besi & rantai)

1,5–2,5 jam PP

The main route from Signal Hill Road spirals around the cone then climbs the technical section with metal ladders, rock chimneys and chains/handholds to the 669 m summit with its 360° panorama. Steep and sometimes crowded; carry water, and thin gloves help on the chains.

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Climbing Experiences

Lion's Head is one of Cape Town's most popular hikes — short, steep, with ladders and chains up top and a 360° panorama. Below are real, verified sources: sunrise vlogs, technical-section reviews and trail guides.

References

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