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Record SL-759668 · Wikidata Q3432135

Giant's Castle

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Elevation
3,315 m
10,876 ft
Prominence
218 m
Isolation
Coordinates
29.3457° S, 29.4836° E
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Giant's Castle
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Description

Wikipedia

Giant's Castle is a mountain located within the Drakensberg range in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It includes a grassy plateau nestled among the deep valleys of the southern end of the central Drakensberg. Together, the shape of the peaks and escarpment are thought to resemble a sleeping giant's profile; hence, its name. Giant's Castle is best known for its nature reserve and the bushman rock art preserved at its main caves, and the game reserve is home of the eland as well as the bearded vulture and Cape vulture. The area is considered one of South Africa's many adventure areas, and attracts hikers, nature enthusiasts, and other tourists. It also hosts the Giant's Challenge marathon in April each year. The Treverton Grade 10s take a 15 day hike to summit this peak in their 3rd term.

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
The Gable 2,979 m E 102° 2.1 km
Long Wall 3,260 m W 275° 2.4 km
The Needle 2,645 m E 88° 2.8 km
Katana 3,076 m NW 312° 4.2 km
The Sisters 2,643 m SE 116° 4.2 km