South AfricaWestern CapeSuther Peak

Suther Peak

Mountain in Western Cape · 615 m

615 m
Elevation
85 m
Prominence
2.2 km
Hike length one way
-34.0333, 18.3283
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Suther Peak

2.2 km
one way
520 m
of ascent
2 h 12 min
round trip

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

96 m2.2 km · 613 m

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Parking and starting point

1Sandy Bay NekRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
2.2 km on foot · ↑ 520 m · about 2 h 12 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 3.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 3.6 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 Suther Peak?

Suther Peak is 615 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 85 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Suther Peak?

From Sandy Bay Nek it is about 2.2 km one way with 520 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 12 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Suther Peak?

The nearest parking is Sandy Bay Nek (northeast of the peak) — 2.2 km on foot · ↑ 520 m · about 2 h 12 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 3.5 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 Suther Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Suther 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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