Other hazards on the mountain are snakes; cobras and adders. It looks like we’ve stepped into a stony Jurassic Park. There are several paths to choose from: some easy, others a little more… Continue until you reach the Contour Path and Skeleton Gorge and take the Contour Path to the left. It is one of three passes connecting Hout Bay to the rest of the city, and, with Ou Kaapse Weg is one of the two passes over the mountain range between the city centre and the Fish Hoek valley. Great to have you visiting us today. At this point you will know you are near to Constantia Nek. Starting at Constantia Nek, walk up the east side of the picnic area opposite the restaurant and into Cecilia State Forest. Some short sections are near vertical rock, and while there are easy stepping and holding points these … This marks the start of your walk onto the De Hel trail. Our reviews on this site are impartial. The Constantia Nek Circle parking lot address is:  ERF1021 Rhodes Dr, Glen Alpine, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa. The start of the trail situated along Constantia Main Road, about 300m before the circle at the top of Constantia Nek. [2] In season, the Red Disas The fresh forest air Sadly, a feature across the distant landscape is the smoke from wildfires which have been plaguing the Cape Peninsula for a few weeks, closing many walks in Cape Town as a consequence. [3], The mountainside at Constantia Nek is covered in Peninsula Granite Fynbos, an endangered vegetation type that is endemic to Cape Town - occurring nowhere else. This is the side opposite the Constantia Nek tea room. Eventually the path trails out and we enter the cool shade of Cecilia Forest with its trickling waterfall bringing a welcomed relief. This is a fairly strenuous hike up Myburgh’s Waterfall Ravine in Hout Bay that then goes over the mountain to the Twelve Apostles path, descends Llandudno Ravine to Hout Bay Corner and ends at Suikerbossie. They’ll rummage through for food and move on. There are a number of versions of the hike. (For a description of a previous circular hike along this stretch, read A short hike around Constantia Nek). Length 9.1 mi Elevation gain 1,935 ft Route type Out & back. Dorothy Holder. Rest stop one at Constantia South Africa. Meet: 8.30 AM. "Much of the trail is under trees and there is a stream alongside most of it’s length." The tarred road turns into a gravel path after a few hundred meters after which you will see a footpath leading off to your left. Trail Bokkies: Constantia Nek to Table Mountain Dams. Left will take you to Groot Constantia … Constantia Nek hike starting at the car park on the Hout Bay road. Email. It is the highest point on the Two Oceans Marathon ultramarathon route.[1]. Where: start and finish point is at the Constantia Nek parking area in Constantia. CONSTANTIA NEK TRAIL Starting and ending at Constantia Nek, this walk is approximately 3-4 hours long. And then down Nursey Ravine along the upper contour path to Constantia Nek. This path is covered with thick forest and schrubs and makes for a comfortable walk on a hot summers' day. It is one of three passes connecting Hout Bay to the rest of the city, and, with Ou Kaapse Weg is one of the two passes over the mountain range between the city centre and the Fish Hoek valley. Totally unfazed is 76 year old Delene Stamper, who only four years ago underwent a knee replacement operation yet continues to hike. To the north, the Jeep Track (also called the Bridle Path) ascends to the reservoirs on the "back table" of Table Mountain, while the contour path heads into Cecilia Park and northwards towards Kirstenbosch. The hike up Nursery Ravine is long and steep – involving high steps and sections of scrambling. We would figure something out. This is the side opposite the Constantia Nek tea room. Jul 29, 2015 - Explore ConstantiaValley.com's board "Hiking and Activities" on Pinterest. Constantia Nek Circular ... Keep hiking past ‘Camel Rock’ and on toward the DeVilliers Dam that was built on Table Mountain in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Moderate. Turn right into Rhodes Drive. Panorama Circuit Jonkershoek. About 750 meters from the circle, you will find a small car park on your left. The hike up the Disa River Gorge to Hell’s Gates in Orange Kloof is one of the most memorable routes in the Western Cape. You’ll see some magnificent proteas and mountain fynbos. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. This may be the difference between life and death as attackers may do physical harm if met with resistance. One of the closest hikes to my house is Constantia Nek. A car at either end will enable you to go up and over, without having to return along the same path. Billy tells us there’s a threat of muggings and other crime whilst hiking on the mountains. An added bonus of this Constantia Nek hike. . Today she’s in a hurry to get home to bake a birthday cake for her god child’s daughter. Constantia Nek, on the south east side of the Table Mountain range, is being assaulted today by a group of nine, plus Darrin and I. Best time of year to go: Any time is good. Feeling like Popeye once he’s swallowed spinach I practically sprint up the last giant boulders to reach the summit. After about 30 minutes we take a breather overlooking the thriving Constantia vineyards. 1). Walking the Jeep track between the reservoirs. Turn left and take the jeep track down to Kirstenbosch. Address: 7806 Categories: Just For Fun, Hiking Trail. Trail leader, Billy, hiking the Table Mountain National Park. The Mountain Meanderers party at the summit of the Constantia Nek walk on the Table Mountain National Park. Or, you can start at Constantia Nek and descend via Blue Valley Road into Hout Bay, or start in the same way but make your way back to Constantia Nek … Constantia Nek Hike posted Jun 12, 2012, 7:02 AM by Amen Missions [ updated Jul 25, 2012, 2:00 PM] About a week ago (3 June) AMEN had a great time hiking up Constantia Nek with God providing the wonderful weather, friends and memories. Submit Review Ask Question On Map Explore at Instagram. Constantia Nek dam hike- moderate to easy said the blogs, gentle contour paths with the bonus of three spectacular dams at the top.... and steps, lots and lots of steps....an age old dilemma- to the right is the winding contour path, gently steep, very winding… * Constantia Corner Path Constantia Corner Path is beautiful, because of its distant views, its winding and undulating pattern and the rock formations near the top. me posing on the other side of Camel Rock. We are husband and wife photographers, Darrin and Sharon Henry, sharing our passion for photography and story-telling. Trail Bokkies: Constantia Nek to Table Mountain Dams. Copyright all content, Darrin & Sharon Henry, Big Picture St Helena Island Tours – Hiking and Photography, 2018 Project 365 Photo-a-Day Photography Challenge, Constantia Nek Hike – Cape Town Hiking Trails, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Three roads meet at the summit of the pass: Rhodes Drive, heading north towards the city, Constantia Road, heading towards the Constantia and the southern suburbs, and Hout Bay Main Road, heading into the Hout Bay valley. This route starts on the backside of Table Mountain where you can either ascend the easy way up the jeep track or a more adventurous way up Constantia Corner with a few bits of rock scrambling (using your hands and feet to climb up).

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