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 1399 m high mountain, as it is detached from the other ranges in the winelands region.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,399 m (4,590 ft) |
| Coordinates | 34°01′S 19°03′E / 34.017°S 19.050°E |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Named after the first governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel |
| Geography | |
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| 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.
External links
[edit]- "Stellenbosch Wine Routes". Retrieved 6 March 2010.
- The Rootstock Blogspot: Simonsberg: Mountain of Women