Notable viewpoint · Western Cape, South Africa
Rooiberg
Rooiberg is a viewpoint in Western Cape, South Africa.
Rooiberg: 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 Rooiberg
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 Rooiberg — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -33.67170, 22.26670. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rooiberg
- CP Nel Museum · museum · Western Cape · ~13 km · Must-see
- Montagu Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~34 km · Must-see
- George Museum · church · Western Cape · ~45 km · Must-see
- Outeniqua Powervan · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cape Fold Belt · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~49 km · Must-see
- Meiringspoort Falls · waterfall · Western Cape · ~50 km · Must-see
- Swartberg Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~51 km · Must-see
- Waboomsberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~54 km · Must-see
- Victoria Bay · beach · Western Cape · ~57 km · Must-see
- Cloetesberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~66 km · Must-see
- Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) · beach · Western Cape · ~72 km · Must-see
- Maritime Museum · museum · Western Cape · ~72 km · Must-see
- Post Office Tree · attraction · Western Cape · ~72 km · Must-see
- Cape St Blaize · beach · Western Cape · ~73 km · Must-see
- Huis se Kloof · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~2 km
- Witpoort · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~12 km
- Byneskloof · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~13 km
- St Jude's Anglican Church · church · Western Cape · ~14 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Rooiberg
- Montagu Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~34 km · Must-see
- Outeniqua Powervan · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cape Fold Belt · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~49 km · Must-see
- Swartberg Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~51 km · Must-see
- Waboomsberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~54 km · Must-see
- Cloetesberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~66 km · Must-see
- Gamkasberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~82 km · Must-see
- Bosluiskloof Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~101 km · Must-see
- Prince Alfred's Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~106 km · Must-see
- Seweweekspoort cave · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~110 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Rooiberg yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Rooiberg?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Rooiberg?
Nearby: CP Nel Museum (museum, 13 km), Montagu Pass (viewpoint, 34 km), George Museum (church, 45 km), Outeniqua Powervan (viewpoint, 47 km), Cape Fold Belt (viewpoint, 49 km), Meiringspoort Falls (waterfall, 50 km).
Is Rooiberg worth visiting?
Rooiberg is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Africa on Spotwander.