Nothing beats the expansive views across the whole Boland and all its mountain ranges, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula in the distance when one reaches the summit of Simonsberg, 1390m above sea level. Simonsberg stands out as a solitary mountain rising out high above the Boland vineyards by which it is completely surrounded. Named after Simon van der Stel, the founder of the town Stellenbosch. Visible all the way from the Cape Peninsula, it’s prominent shape reminds one of a large sleeping giant, perhaps Simon himself? 

• DURATION - 5 to 6 hours

• DIFFICULTY LEVEL - Strenuous very steep hike on a rocky footpath with some mild scrambling on rocks and with height exposure

• DISTANCE- 9 km

• ELEVATION GAIN - 1050 m up, 1050 m down

• LOCATION - Cape Town, South Africa

This hike is part of the - NIMBLE - series of medium-length adventurous GROUP HIKES. It can also be booked as a PRIVATE GUIDED HIKE on a date and time that suits your itinerary.