South AfricaGautengPlatberg

Platberg

Mountain in Gauteng · 1,839 m

1,839 m
Elevation
248 m
Prominence
9.6 km
Hike length one way
-26.3897, 28.0014
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Platberg

9.6 km
one way
251 m
of ascent
4 h 40 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,673 m9.6 km · 1,839 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
9.6 km on foot · ↑ 251 m · about 4 h 40 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 25.0 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 Platberg?

Platberg is 1,839 m above sea level and lies in Gauteng. Its prominence is 248 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Platberg?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 9.6 km one way with 251 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 40 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Platberg?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 9.6 km on foot · ↑ 251 m · about 4 h 40 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 25.0 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 Platberg in Conquer?

Yes — Platberg 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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