South AfricaWestern CapeAasvoëlkop

Aasvoëlkop

Mountain in Western Cape · 1,155 m

1,155 m
Elevation
126 m
Prominence
16.8 km
Hike length one way
-34.1356, 19.1242
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Aasvoëlkop

16.8 km
one way
999 m
of ascent
8 h 50 min
round trip

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

280 m16.8 km · 1,151 m

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Parking and starting point

1ElginRecommended
station / cable car · west of the peak
16.8 km on foot · ↑ 999 m · about 8 h 50 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 17.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Oak Valley Wine Farm Mountain Bike Parking
parking · west of the peak
about 17.4 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 Aasvoëlkop?

Aasvoëlkop is 1,155 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 126 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Aasvoëlkop?

From Elgin it is about 16.8 km one way with 999 m of ascent. Expect around 8 h 50 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Aasvoëlkop?

The nearest starting point is Elgin (west of the peak) — 16.8 km on foot · ↑ 999 m · about 8 h 50 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 17.1 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 Aasvoëlkop in Conquer?

Yes — Aasvoëlkop 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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