South AfricaWestern CapeVlakkenberg

Vlakkenberg

Mountain in Western Cape · 424 m

424 m
Elevation
31 m
Prominence
4.4 km
Hike length one way
-34.0178, 18.3969
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Vlakkenberg

4.4 km
one way
475 m
of ascent
2 h 59 min
round trip

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

73 m4.4 km · 424 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
4.4 km on foot · ↑ 475 m · about 2 h 59 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 4.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 6.9 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 Vlakkenberg?

Vlakkenberg is 424 m above sea level and lies in Western Cape. Its prominence is 31 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Vlakkenberg?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 4.4 km one way with 475 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 59 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Vlakkenberg?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 4.4 km on foot · ↑ 475 m · about 2 h 59 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 4.9 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 Vlakkenberg in Conquer?

Yes — Vlakkenberg 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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