South AfricaWestern CapeCogmanskop

Cogmanskop

Mountain in Western Cape · 694 m

694 m
Elevation
105 m
Prominence
3.3 km
Hike length one way
-33.7844, 20.0903
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cogmanskop

3.3 km
one way
499 m
of ascent
2 h 18 min
round trip

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

199 m3.3 km · 694 m

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Parking and starting point

1RasteplassRecommended
parking · south of the peak
3.3 km on foot · ↑ 499 m · about 2 h 18 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Trailhead
marked trailhead · east of the peak
about 3.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 4.1 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 Cogmanskop?

Cogmanskop is 694 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 105 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cogmanskop?

From Rasteplass it is about 3.3 km one way with 499 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 18 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cogmanskop?

The nearest parking is Rasteplass (south of the peak) — 3.3 km on foot · ↑ 499 m · about 2 h 18 min round trip. Alternative: the trailhead east of the peak (about 3.6 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 Cogmanskop in Conquer?

Yes — Cogmanskop 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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