NamibiaErongoGifkoppie

Gifkoppie

Mountain in Erongo · 1,317 m

1,317 m
Elevation
114 m
Prominence
5.7 km
Hike length one way
-21.6825, 15.9422
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Gifkoppie

5.7 km
one way
129 m
of ascent
3 h 3 min
round trip

The route starts at Rasteplass — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,205 m5.7 km · 1,309 m

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Parking and starting point

1RasteplassRecommended
parking · east of the peak
5.7 km on foot · ↑ 129 m · about 3 h 3 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Station / cable car
station / cable car · west of the peak
about 8.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Gifkoppie?

Gifkoppie is 1,317 m above sea level and lies in Erongo. Its prominence is 114 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Gifkoppie?

From Rasteplass it is about 5.7 km one way with 129 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 3 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Gifkoppie?

The nearest parking is Rasteplass (east of the peak) — 5.7 km on foot · ↑ 129 m · about 3 h 3 min round trip. Alternative: the station west of the peak (about 8.5 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Gifkoppie in Conquer?

Yes — Gifkoppie is one of 1,090 peaks in Namibia in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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