Kanonkop

Mountain in Western Cape · 353 m

353 m
Elevation
90 m
Prominence
2.9 km
Hike length one way
-33.9461, 18.7381
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Kanonkop

2.9 km
one way
226 m
of ascent
1 h 34 min
round trip

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

135 m2.9 km · 353 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
2.9 km on foot · ↑ 226 m · about 1 h 34 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 4.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Blackheath
station / cable car · southwest of the peak
about 5.5 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 Kanonkop?

Kanonkop is 353 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 90 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Kanonkop?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.9 km one way with 226 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 34 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Kanonkop?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 2.9 km on foot · ↑ 226 m · about 1 h 34 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 4.0 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 Kanonkop in Conquer?

Yes — Kanonkop 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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