Cockscomb (mountain)

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)^[3] above sea level, depending on the source.

Cockscomb
Hanekam
Cockscomb peak rising out of the mist
Highest point
Elevation	1,768 m (5,801 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,282 m (4,206 ft)[2]
Listing	Ribu
Coordinates	33°34′00″S 024°46′59″E
Geography
Cockscomb Location in South Africa
Location	Eastern Cape, South Africa
Parent range	Great Winterhoek Mountains