South AfricaNorthern CapeHantam Peak

Hantam Peak

Mountain in Northern Cape · 1,659 m

1,659 m
Elevation
104 m
Prominence
8.9 km
Hike length one way
-31.4286, 19.7425
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Hantam Peak

8.9 km
one way
694 m
of ascent
5 h 16 min
round trip

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

991 m8.9 km · 1,654 m

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Parking and starting point

1Calvinia StationRecommended
station / cable car · southeast of the peak
8.9 km on foot · ↑ 694 m · about 5 h 16 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Rasteplass
parking · southeast of the peak
about 9.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Rasteplass
parking · southeast of the peak
about 10.0 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 Hantam Peak?

Hantam Peak is 1,659 m above sea level and lies in Northern Cape. Its prominence is 104 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Hantam Peak?

From Calvinia Station it is about 8.9 km one way with 694 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 16 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Hantam Peak?

The nearest starting point is Calvinia Station (southeast of the peak) — 8.9 km on foot · ↑ 694 m · about 5 h 16 min round trip. Alternative: Rasteplass (southeast of the peak) (about 9.2 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 Hantam Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Hantam Peak 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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