Kanonkop

Mountain in Western Cape · 436 m

436 m
Elevation
41 m
Prominence
4.8 km
Hike length one way
-33.4936, 19.2336
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Kanonkop

4.8 km
one way
187 m
of ascent
2 h 24 min
round trip

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

259 m4.8 km · 430 m

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Parking and starting point

1Romans RivierRecommended
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
4.8 km on foot · ↑ 187 m · about 2 h 24 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Breëriver
station / cable car · southwest of the peak
about 6.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3UCT Zuurberg access parking
parking · east of the peak
about 8.6 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 Kanonkop?

Kanonkop is 436 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 41 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Kanonkop?

From Romans Rivier it is about 4.8 km one way with 187 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 24 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Kanonkop?

The nearest starting point is Romans Rivier (northwest of the peak) — 4.8 km on foot · ↑ 187 m · about 2 h 24 min round trip. Alternative: Breëriver (southwest of the peak) (about 6.0 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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