Front (North)

Table Mountain from Devils Peak to Lions Head

The north side of Table Mountain (TM) has three main sections: Devils Peak, the front face of TM itself and Lions Head. All have interesting walks and scrambles.  

Lions Head is the shortest and easiest while the front face offers some spectacular 4-star routes in the "must-do-at-least-once-in-a-lifetime" category. 

These routes exist alongside the easiest way up the mountain, Platteklip, so there is also always an easy way down.  A climb up and the cableway down is a popular option but watch the wind and always be prepared to walk down! 

Route Name                Grade/Stars

Front Face

Devil's Peak


Lion's Head

OSM map

Paper maps: A four page 1: 15 000 map of the Front Face showing main paths and access points and a two page 1:10 000 map of Devils Peak are also available: