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

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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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

50 m

Monks Cowl Entrance – Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Different hikes start from here

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451 m

Rock Pools in uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

Highlight • Natural

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

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1.64 km

Sterkspruit Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A beautiful waterfall along the hiking trail

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2.11 km

Sterkspruit River Pool

Highlight • River

Bathing is good when the weather is good

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2.59 km

Protea bushes on the way to Nandi's Falls

Highlight • Natural

Great hike past the waterfall and pools

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3.44 km

Maloti-Drakensberg Park Circular Hike

Highlight • Trail

A nice circular hike where you pass pools and a waterfall

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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,610 m)

Lowest point (1,370 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

28°C

13°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 2, 2024,Drakensberg: Monks Cowl – Pools Runde von Champagne Castle

Monks Cowl: very easy to walk, a nice start to the hiking days with great views and also opportunities to cool off

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October 8, 2022,From Monks Cowl to Nandis Falls to Sterkspruit Pools and Falls

Very beautiful hike with nice waterfalls. The hike is easy for people which can go this length. No special shoes or equipment needed. Entrence fee is 50 Rand per person.