Cockscomb (mountain) explained

Cockscomb
Other Name:Hanekam
Photo Alt:A photo of Cockscomb peak rising out of the mist
Elevation M:1768
Range:Great Winterhoek Mountains
Location:Eastern Cape, South Africa
Map:South Africa
Map Alt:Topography of South Africa
Label Position:top
Coordinates:-33.5667°N 24.7831°W

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 1768m (5,801feet)[1] or 1752m (5,748feet)[2] above sea level, depending on the source.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Topography, Geology and Geomorphology . 2008 . Gamtoos Tourism . 15 March 2014.
  2. Web site: Cockscomb . Peakery . 15 March 2014.