Matroosberg
| Matroosberg | ||
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 Hex River Mountains with Matroosberg (left) |
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| height | 2247 m | |
| location | South Africa , Western Cape Province | |
| Mountains | Hex River Mountains | |
| Coordinates | 33 ° 22 '55 " S , 19 ° 40' 9" E | |
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| rock | Table mountain sandstone | |
The Matroosberg ( Afrikaans ; German about "Seemannsberg") is a mountain in the South African Hex River Mountains , which belong to the Cape Fold Belt . At 2247 meters above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the Cape Winelands district . The mountain is located in the Witzenberg Local Municipality in the province of Western Cape (Western Cape).
The mountain got its name because a rock formation below the summit is said to resemble a sailor next to his ship when viewed from the south.
The Matroosberg is located around 35 kilometers east of Ceres on the east side of the Ceres Valley . The closest town is De Doorns in the south, around eleven kilometers away . The private Matroosberg Nature Reserve is operated on the Erfdeel farm . From there you can almost get to the summit by four-wheel drive . In winter the mountain is often covered with snow; There is a small ski area on the north slope, which is the seat of the South African Ski Association.
The longest of the four Hex River tunnels on the Cape Town - Johannesburg railway line runs below Matroosberg. Matroosberg train station is located on the former route over the Hex River Pass and still serves as the end point for special trips.
See also
Web links
- Tourist information at sa-venues.com (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Tourist information at sa-venues.com (English), accessed on August 9, 2018; occasionally 2249 or 2250 meters are given.
- ↑ Matroosberg at mountain-forecast.com (English), accessed on August 10, 2018