Notable viewpoint · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Bloukop
Bloukop is a viewpoint in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Bloukop: 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 Bloukop
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 Bloukop — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -32.69500, 25.52500. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bloukop
- Tarka Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~35 km · Must-see
- Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk Pearston · church · Eastern Cape · ~48 km · Must-see
- Swaershoek Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~56 km · Must-see
- Somerset East Museum · museum · Eastern Cape · ~7 km
- Walter Battis Art Gallery · museum · Eastern Cape · ~8 km
- Aapkrans · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~13 km
- Glen Avon Waterfall · waterfall · Eastern Cape · ~13 km
- Loskop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~15 km
- Glen Avon Heads · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~19 km
- Bailey's Kop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~20 km
- Bruintjieshoogte · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~21 km
- Doringbosberg · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~30 km
- Groot-Slangkop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~32 km
- Groot-Spitskop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~33 km
- Slagternek Monument · fort · Eastern Cape · ~37 km
- Elandsdrift · lake · Eastern Cape · ~39 km
- Spitskop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~46 km
- Doringkloof · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~46 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bloukop
- Tarka Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~35 km · Must-see
- Swaershoek Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~56 km · Must-see
- Olifantskop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~98 km · Must-see
- Groot Winterberg · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~113 km · Must-see
- Helspoort Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~114 km · Must-see
- Kalkkop crater · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~128 km · Must-see
- Wapadsberg Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~130 km · Must-see
- Spandaukop · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~131 km · Must-see
- Valley of Desolation · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~135 km · Must-see
- Katberg Pass · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~136 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Bloukop yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Bloukop?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Bloukop?
Nearby: Tarka Pass (viewpoint, 35 km), Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk Pearston (church, 48 km), Swaershoek Pass (viewpoint, 56 km), Somerset East Museum (museum, 7 km), Walter Battis Art Gallery (museum, 8 km), Aapkrans (viewpoint, 13 km).
Is Bloukop worth visiting?
Bloukop is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Africa on Spotwander.