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Karbonkelberg

Mountain in Western Cape · 653 m

653 m
Elevation
519 m
Prominence
3.3 km
Hike length one way
-34.0400, 18.3239
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Karbonkelberg

3.3 km
one way
632 m
of ascent
3 h 7 min
round trip

The route starts at Sandy Bay Nek — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

96 m3.3 km · 648 m

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Parking and starting point

1Sandy Bay NekRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
3.3 km on foot · ↑ 632 m · about 3 h 7 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 4.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 4.7 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 Karbonkelberg?

Karbonkelberg is 653 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 519 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Karbonkelberg?

From Sandy Bay Nek it is about 3.3 km one way with 632 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 7 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Karbonkelberg?

The nearest parking is Sandy Bay Nek (northeast of the peak) — 3.3 km on foot · ↑ 632 m · about 3 h 7 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 4.4 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 Karbonkelberg in Conquer?

Yes — Karbonkelberg 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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