Notable viewpoint · Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Hogsback
The Hogsback is a viewpoint in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The Hogsback: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit The Hogsback
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach The Hogsback — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -32.59500, 27.02420. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Hogsback
- Hogsback Mountain · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~4 km · Must-see
- St Matthews · church · Eastern Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- Katberg Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~47 km · Must-see
- Amathole Museum · museum · Eastern Cape · ~58 km · Must-see
- Great Fish River Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Eastern Cape · ~66 km · Must-see
- Laing Dam · lake · Eastern Cape · ~73 km · Must-see
- Madonna and Child Falls · waterfall · Eastern Cape · ~7 km
- Bridal Veils Fall · waterfall · Eastern Cape · ~8 km
- Redcliff Waterfall · waterfall · Eastern Cape · ~8 km
- 39 Steps Waterfall · waterfall · Eastern Cape · ~11 km
- Gaika’s Kop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~11 km
- Hogrock Falls · waterfall · Eastern Cape · ~13 km
- Menziesberg · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~18 km
- Pefferskop Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~18 km
- Binfield Park Dam · lake · Eastern Cape · ~18 km
- Elandsberg · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~22 km
- Fort Cox · fort · Eastern Cape · ~25 km
- Nico Malan Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~27 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Hogsback
- Hogsback Mountain · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~4 km · Must-see
- Katberg Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~47 km · Must-see
- Groot Winterberg · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~80 km · Must-see
- Nonesis Nek Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~105 km · Must-see
- Helspoort Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~115 km · Must-see
- Gaika’s Kop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~11 km
- Menziesberg · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~18 km
- Pefferskop Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~18 km
- Elandsberg · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~22 km
- Nico Malan Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~27 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Hogsback yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Hogsback?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Hogsback?
Nearby: Hogsback Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km), St Matthews (church, 20 km), Katberg Pass (viewpoint, 47 km), Amathole Museum (museum, 58 km), Great Fish River Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 66 km), Laing Dam (lake, 73 km).
Is The Hogsback worth visiting?
The Hogsback is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Africa on Spotwander.