Simonsberg

Simonsberg (English: Simon's Mountain) 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.

Key Information

Simonsberg
Highest point
Elevation	1,390 m (4,560 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,011 m (3,317 ft)
Listing	Ribu
Coordinates	34°01′S 19°03′E / 34.017°S 19.050°E / -34.017; 19.050
Naming
Etymology	Named after the first governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel
Geography
Simonsberg
Country	South Africa
State	Western Cape
Settlement	Stellenbosch
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