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Sphinx Rock Formation – Crystal Falls loop from Monk's Cowl
04:43
12.1km
640m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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50 m
Monks Cowl Entrance – Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Highlight • Rest Area
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5.86 km
Campsite in uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park
Highlight • Rest Area
6.10 km
Blind Man's Corner
Highlight • Viewpoint
9.57 km
Sphinx Rock Formation
Highlight • Natural Monument
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9.84 km
Crystal Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
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12.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.24 km
5.31 km
436 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.1 km
1.88 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,070 m)
Lowest point (1,500 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 16 July
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