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The Molar

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

The Molar is a freestanding rock peak beside the high Injisuthi escarpment, near Leslie’s Pass. Its summit involves technical climbing, exposed rock and a separate descent. Hiking up the pas…

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The Sphinx

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

The Sphinx is a prominent rock feature in the Little Berg above Monks Cowl. The Sphinx hike climbs past Crystal Falls through forest, protea slopes and grassland, with steep and rocky sectio…

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The Thumb

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

The Thumb is a named peak in the Giant’s Castle area. It is a different feature from Thumb Spur in the Cathedral Peak mountain country. Thumb Pass is another local mountain entry in the Gian…

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Thumb Spur

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

Thumb Spur is a summit in the Giant’s Castle area, with steep cliffs and gullies around its escarpment side. Thumb Pass is a separate route through that terrain; a view from the spur does no…

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Trojan Wall

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

Trojan Wall is a high ridge in the Injisuthi area, close to Injisuthi Dome. Crossing it adds a substantial climb to the journey between Judge Pass and Upper Injisuthi Cave, even after the pa…

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Turret

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

The Turret is a rock feature in the Monks Cowl skyline, near Sterkhorn and Amphlett. These peaks form the backdrop to longer mountain walks; a route through the surrounding country should no…

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Verkykerskop

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

Verkykerskop is a viewpoint in the Monks Cowl area. Look out for mountain reedbuck and grey rhebuck on the surrounding slopes. The short climb to the top takes about 5 to 10 minutes from the…

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Witch Peak

Peak

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

Witch Peak is an escarpment summit associated with the Monks Cowl area. It is a different mountain feature from the Witches near Sentinel Car Park in the northern Drakensberg. Explore the Mo…

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