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Dassenberg

Mountain in Western Cape · 567 m

567 m
Elevation
450 m
Prominence
7.6 km
Hike length one way
-33.4964, 18.5142
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Dassenberg

7.6 km
one way
404 m
of ascent
3 h 59 min
round trip

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

179 m7.6 km · 563 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
7.6 km on foot · ↑ 404 m · about 3 h 59 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 8.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Mamreweg
station / cable car · north of the peak
about 8.4 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 Dassenberg?

Dassenberg is 567 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 450 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Dassenberg?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 7.6 km one way with 404 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 59 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Dassenberg?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 7.6 km on foot · ↑ 404 m · about 3 h 59 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 8.1 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 Dassenberg in Conquer?

Yes — Dassenberg 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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