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Swartkoppies

Mountain in Northern Cape · 1,505 m

1,505 m
Elevation
221 m
Prominence
15.0 km
Hike length one way
-30.7133, 23.9572
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Swartkoppies

15.0 km
one way
320 m
of ascent
7 h 14 min
round trip

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

1,270 m15.0 km · 1,505 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
15.0 km on foot · ↑ 320 m · about 7 h 14 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 18.0 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 Swartkoppies?

Swartkoppies is 1,505 m above sea level and lies in Northern Cape. Its prominence is 221 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Swartkoppies?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 15.0 km one way with 320 m of ascent. Expect around 7 h 14 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Swartkoppies?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 15.0 km on foot · ↑ 320 m · about 7 h 14 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 18.0 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 Swartkoppies in Conquer?

Yes — Swartkoppies 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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