Loskop

Mountain in Gauteng · 1,394 m

1,394 m
Elevation
33 m
Prominence
1.8 km
Hike length one way
-25.7433, 28.4333
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Loskop

1.8 km
one way
63 m
of ascent
54 min
round trip

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

1,335 m1.8 km · 1,394 m

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Parking and starting point

1PienaarspoortRecommended
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
1.8 km on foot · ↑ 63 m · about 54 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 5.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Informal taxi rank
parking · northwest of the peak
about 5.8 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 Loskop?

Loskop is 1,394 m above sea level and lies in Gauteng. Its prominence is 33 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Loskop?

From Pienaarspoort it is about 1.8 km one way with 63 m of ascent. Expect around 54 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Loskop?

The nearest starting point is Pienaarspoort (northwest of the peak) — 1.8 km on foot · ↑ 63 m · about 54 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 5.1 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 Loskop in Conquer?

Yes — Loskop 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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