Hikes

drakensberg maps

When going on a hike please ensure you have a map which can be purchased from most of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife regional reserves or at the head office in Pietermaritzburg.

This guide to Hiking in the Drakensberg may also be of assistance especially if your first hike. A list of the caves and phone numbers that can be booked is available here and an example of the Mountain Rescue Register can be downloaded here.

Sterkspruit Falls

sterkspruit fallsAn easy walk to the falls starting at the Monks Cowl entrance. Take the well marked path down to the falls. 1 to 2 hours in total time returning back to Monks Cowl entrance.

Location (Degrees)
29°02'18.8"S 29°24'07.9"E
Location (Decimal)
-29.038561, 29.402183
Type of Hike
Day Hike
Hike Grade
Hike Distance (Km's to destination)
1.4
Total Hike Distance (Km's)
2.8
Hike Duration (to destination)
0.8
Hike Duration (return)
0.8
Total Hike Duration (Hrs)
1.6
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Altitude
1,363
Tracks
distance duration avg. speed trackpoints trackpt. distance
1.4 km n/a n/a km/h 99 14.33 m
altitude range lowest point highest point uphill downhill
123 m 1360 m 1483 m 1 m 115 m

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