South AfricaWestern CapeCeres Peak

Ceres Peak

Mountain in Western Cape · 1,204 m

1,204 m
Elevation
161 m
Prominence
4.6 km
Hike length one way
-33.3808, 19.2783
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Ceres Peak

4.6 km
one way
744 m
of ascent
3 h 39 min
round trip

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

456 m4.6 km · 1,186 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
4.6 km on foot · ↑ 744 m · about 3 h 39 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Rasteplass
parking · east of the peak
about 4.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Rasteplass
parking · east of the peak
about 4.6 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 Ceres Peak?

Ceres Peak is 1,204 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 161 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Ceres Peak?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 4.6 km one way with 744 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 39 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Ceres Peak?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 4.6 km on foot · ↑ 744 m · about 3 h 39 min round trip. Alternative: Rasteplass (east of the peak) (about 4.6 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 Ceres Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Ceres 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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