Helderberg West Peak

5 Bonnie van Esch - a year ago

The Hike up to West Peak is moderate.

There is a section just before you go over the top that is not clearly marked and one could go up and over two ways. One way calls for scrambling up a thin crevice which I don't recommend at all as it is crumbling and very dangerous. I think people have used it too many times as it is more direct. However, the other way requires going around which appears to be leading in the opposite direction, but it does zigzag back and over the top. It is not much longer and is much safer.

Plenty of water is needed. You can do this hike there and back within 5-6 hours. The walk once you're ontop continues up until you get to the summit.

Reward yourself with lunch and gaze at the amazing 360° views all around.
It's spectacular.

There are a few hairy points and one does need to be cautious. Wear proper hiking shoes and take it slowly when you're on the side going up as there are a few drops.

There are a few sections you may need to do some climbing with arms and legs and if you have a fear of heights - some bum sliding, but otherwise it's fine.

5 Tristan Tiltman - 4 months ago

Great care and attention to the walking paths, all the way up to West Peak.

5 Armand Peeters - 2 years ago

Takes about 2h30mins to the top for an average person, 1h30mins back to the car park.
Good variety of vegetation, many indigenous plants. Abundant bird life and the birds aren't at all shy. The path to West Peak varies in difficulty level, from easy to moderate. Some places you have to use hands u0026 feet to climb up.
The 360 degrees view at the top is
absolutely worth the effort.

5 Halmar van der Merwe - a year ago

Great 4x4 ride to the top with a superb view of Somerset West and Strand and even Table Mountain on a clear day. Ensure you have a proper 4x4 with lots of clearance when you want to do the Red route. The Blue route is much easier.

5 Jeanine Vosloo - 6 months ago

The mountains are my happy place and Helderberg Nature Reserve offers me a daily opportunity to be there. It is also safe there as access is controlled. Amazing variety of flora. Most astonishing views of the Winelands and False Bay. We are privileged to have all this at our doorstep.

5 Leigh Kruger-Ives - 3 years ago

I absolutely loved the walk. It was very warm though. I didn't take enough water to make it to the peak so I had to turn back. Next time, I will take more

5 Mariette Oostenbrink - a year ago

Lovely to be outside in gorgeous nature. Stiff, tough climbing to the top. Will do it again!