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Kantienkop

Mountain in Eastern Cape · 153 m

153 m
Elevation
45 m
Prominence
8.8 km
Hike length one way
-33.5856, 25.7144
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Kantienkop

8.8 km
one way
161 m
of ascent
4 h 11 min
round trip

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

14 m8.8 km · 153 m

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Parking and starting point

1Barkly BridgeRecommended
station / cable car · south of the peak
8.8 km on foot · ↑ 161 m · about 4 h 11 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Hermitage
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
about 11.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 16.5 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 Kantienkop?

Kantienkop is 153 m above sea level and lies in Eastern Cape. Its prominence is 45 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Kantienkop?

From Barkly Bridge it is about 8.8 km one way with 161 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 11 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Kantienkop?

The nearest starting point is Barkly Bridge (south of the peak) — 8.8 km on foot · ↑ 161 m · about 4 h 11 min round trip. Alternative: Hermitage (northwest of the peak) (about 11.1 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 Kantienkop in Conquer?

Yes — Kantienkop is one of 7,503 peaks in South Africa 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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