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
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

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.

• "Stellenbosch Wine Routes". Retrieved 6 March 2010.
• The Rootstock Blogspot: Simonsberg: Mountain of Women

54°26′12″N 8°58′19″E / 54.43667°N 8.97194°E / 54.43667; 8.97194