South AfricaWestern CapeFrans se Kop

Frans se Kop

Mountain in Western Cape · 1,034 m

1,034 m
Elevation
175 m
Prominence
11.6 km
Hike length one way
-34.0950, 18.9967
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Frans se Kop

11.6 km
one way
835 m
of ascent
6 h 48 min
round trip

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

280 m11.6 km · 1,041 m

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Parking and starting point

1ElginRecommended
station / cable car · southeast of the peak
11.6 km on foot · ↑ 835 m · about 6 h 48 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 11.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 11.6 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 Frans se Kop?

Frans se Kop is 1,034 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 175 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Frans se Kop?

From Elgin it is about 11.6 km one way with 835 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 48 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Frans se Kop?

The nearest starting point is Elgin (southeast of the peak) — 11.6 km on foot · ↑ 835 m · about 6 h 48 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 11.5 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 Frans se Kop in Conquer?

Yes — Frans se Kop 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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