Sterkspruit River Pool – Sterkspruit Falls loop from Crystal Falls

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Sterkspruit River Pool – Sterkspruit Falls loop from Crystal Falls

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4.6

(17)

101

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Sterkspruit River Pool – Sterkspruit Falls loop from Crystal Falls

03:31

11.9km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

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uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Waypoints

Start point

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5.32 km

View of the Valley in uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.97 km

Forest With Stream

Highlight • Forest

7.73 km

Protea bushes on the way to Nandi's Falls

Highlight • Natural

Great hike past the waterfall and pools

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8.21 km

Sterkspruit River Pool

Highlight • River

Bathing is good when the weather is good

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8.68 km

Sterkspruit Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A beautiful waterfall along the hiking trail

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9.86 km

Rock Pools in uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Natural

The pools should not be seen as the highlight of the hike

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10.3 km

Monks Cowl Entrance – Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Different hikes start from here

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11.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

2.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

5.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

28°C

12°C

13 %

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Protea bushes on the way to Nandi's Falls

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