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Simonsberg
Mountain in Western Cape, South Africa
Mountain in Western Cape, South Africa
| Field | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Simonsberg | ||
| etymology | Named after the first governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel | ||
| photo | Simonsberg sunset - panoramio.jpg | ||
| map | South Africa | ||
| elevation_m | 1390 | ||
| elevation_ref | {{Cite web | title=World Ribus – Southern Africa | |
| url | https://worldribus.org/southern-africa/ | access-date=2024-12-26 | website=World Ribus}} |
| prominence_m | 1011 | ||
| listing | Ribu | ||
| coordinates | |||
| settlement | Stellenbosch | ||
| country | South Africa | ||
| state | Western Cape |
Simonsberg () is part of the Cape Fold Belt in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is located between the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, forming a prominent 1390 m high mountain, as it is detached from the other ranges in the winelands region. A hiking trail leads to the summit, as well as to one of the other peaks. The trail is accessible from a neighbouring wine farm.
Simonsberg is named after Simon van der Stel, first governor of the Cape and founder and namesake of Stellenbosch and Simon's Town. The mountain has 7 caves as part of a mining project for silver.
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