Vensterberg
View up towards Vensterberg from the slopes near the start. The main peak is the one on the right.
This is a short but strenuous hike up to the peak of Vensterberg (1309m) but well worth the reward of 360° vistas over the mountains, towards the coast and even inland toward the Karoo. This is one of the prominent peaks near George in the Outeniqua mountain range. This peak is also popular amongst trail runners being the first peak in the 6 Peaks FKT challenge.
Wear good footwear, take enough water and as always, take a jacket when hiking in the mountains. The weather can go from warm in the gullies to cold on the exposed windy slopes. Distances: 3km up and down, 6km in total Difficulty: Although not very long its quite strenuous being uphill and downhill all the way. Route markers: None, but the path is quite clear. Permits & Cost: None Directions: Take the N9/N12 out of George towards Oudtshoorn Coordinates: Parking - S33.88226° E22.39932° Vensterberg Peak - S33.8955° E22.38760° Other: Taking water, jacket and a mobile phone in case of emergency is highly recommended. 
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View from the slopes of the final peak with the eastern peak visible and the parking area in the background on the left. The tall mountain in the background on the right is Cradock (Left) and George (Right) peaks.
View through a crack towards the coast.
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