Drakenstein
| Drakenstein | |
|---|---|
Jonkershoek Valley and the Groot Drakenstein Mountains from Stellenbosch. Victoria Peak (1,590 m (5,220 ft)) is the heaviest snow-covered portion in the middle background | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Victoria Peak |
| Elevation | 1,590 m (5,220 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountain ranges of South Africa |
| Coordinates | 34°01′S 19°03′E / 34.017°S 19.050°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | South Africa |
The Drakenstein mountain is a mountain range in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It lies opposite Simonsberg Mountain and is part of the Cape Fold Belt. It is named after ex-soldier Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein, who was Colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company.