South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalOtto's Bluff

Otto's Bluff

Mountain in KwaZulu-Natal · 1,160 m

1,160 m
Elevation
90 m
Prominence
10.7 km
Hike length one way
-29.5081, 30.3600
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Otto's Bluff

10.7 km
one way
270 m
of ascent
5 h 21 min
round trip

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

1,132 m10.7 km · 1,160 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
10.7 km on foot · ↑ 270 m · about 5 h 21 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 10.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 11.6 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 Otto's Bluff?

Otto's Bluff is 1,160 m above sea level and lies in KwaZulu-Natal. Its prominence is 90 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Otto's Bluff?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 10.7 km one way with 270 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 21 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Otto's Bluff?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 10.7 km on foot · ↑ 270 m · about 5 h 21 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 10.8 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 Otto's Bluff in Conquer?

Yes — Otto's Bluff 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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