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Sterkspruit Falls

Region
Central Drakensberg
Area
Monks Cowl
Type
Day Hike
Sterkspruit Falls

Trail facts

Distance (km)
2.8
Walking time (hrs)
1.6
Difficulty
Easy
Altitude (m)
1363
One-way distance (km)
1.4
Outward time (hrs)
0.75
Return time (hrs)
0.75

Route description

This walk starts at the Monks Cowl entrance and follows the path down to Sterkspruit Falls. Allow about 1 to 2 hours for the return outing.

Explore the Monks Cowl area: Monks Cowl provides access to grassland, waterfalls and the mountain country of the Mlambonja and Mdedelelo Wilderness Areas. The camp is a base for both day walks and longer hiking trips. Read our Monks Cowl Nature Reserve guide for more about the area and planning a visit.

GPS track

GPS Track Details
Track length: 1.42 km
Total ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 120 m
More GPS track information and download

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

Before starting any high Berg trek, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

Location map

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Visitor reviews

Sterkspruit Falls, distance and time inaccurate

Silvana Holden ·

The walk is longer than the 2.5/2.8km loop. We did 9000 steps. Beware if you are not fit or have health issues, the last kilometer down to the falls is steep coming up and can be challenging for the elderly, unfit or those with health issues!

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