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Sterkspruit Falls – Nandi's Falls loop from Monk's Cowl

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Sterkspruit Falls – Nandi's Falls loop from Monk's Cowl

Moderate

4.8

(69)

311

hikers

Sterkspruit Falls – Nandi's Falls loop from Monk's Cowl

02:32

8.32km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

50 m

Monks Cowl Entrance – Maloti-Drakensberg Park

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Different hikes start from here

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2

451 m

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

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3

1.64 km

Sterkspruit Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A beautiful waterfall along the hiking trail

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4

2.11 km

Sterkspruit River Pool

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Bathing is good when the weather is good

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5

2.59 km

Great hike past the waterfall and pools

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6

3.44 km

A nice circular hike where you pass pools and a waterfall

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7

5.00 km

Nandi's Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall is easy to reach with sturdy shoes and a willingness to hike.

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8.32 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

340 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,610 m)

Lowest point (1,370 m)

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Monday 1 June

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