South AfricaWestern CapeElsie's Peak

Elsie's Peak

Mountain in Western Cape · 303 m

303 m
Elevation
105 m
Prominence
2.2 km
Hike length one way
-34.1500, 18.4353
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Elsie's Peak

2.2 km
one way
290 m
of ascent
1 h 29 min
round trip

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

15 m2.2 km · 293 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
2.2 km on foot · ↑ 290 m · about 1 h 29 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Sunny Cove
station / cable car · north of the peak
about 2.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 2.5 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 Elsie's Peak?

Elsie's Peak is 303 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 Elsie's Peak?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.2 km one way with 290 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 29 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Elsie's Peak?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 2.2 km on foot · ↑ 290 m · about 1 h 29 min round trip. Alternative: Sunny Cove (north of the peak) (about 2.4 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 Elsie's Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Elsie's 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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