Cockscomb (mountain)
Appearance
Cockscomb | |
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Hanekam | |
![]() Cockscomb peak rising out of the mist | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,768 m (5,801 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 33°34′00″S 024°46′59″E / 33.56667°S 24.78306°E |
Geography | |
Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Parent range | Great Winterhoek Mountains |
The Cockscomb is a high mountain in the Eastern Cape, in South Africa. It gets its name from its resemblance to a fowl's comb. It is situated in the Baviaanskloof region and the nearest town is Patensie. The Cockscomb is part of the Groot Winterhoek range. Its peak is 1,768 m (5,801 ft)[1] or 1,752 m (5,748 ft)[2] above sea level, depending on the source.
References
- ^ a b "Topography, Geology and Geomorphology". Gamtoos Tourism. 2008. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Cockscomb". Peakery. Retrieved 15 March 2014.