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Berlin Falls
A slender jet of water threads through a notch in the sandstone before dropping into a still, tree-ringed pool, one of several falls strung along the Panorama Route near Graskop. It was named by German settlers for its resemblance to a waterfall back home.
A slender jet of water threads through a notch in the sandstone before dropping into a still, tree-ringed pool, one of several falls strung along the Panorama Route near Graskop. It was named by German settlers for its resemblance to a waterfall back home.
Berlin Falls drops 80 metres (262 ft) on the Watervalspruit, inside Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Graskop, with HDS the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Fullest after summer thunderstorms soak the escarpment.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Fullest after summer thunderstorms soak the escarpment.
Entry: Small roadside viewpoint fee
Getting there
- Base townGraskop
- AirportHDS
- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionSouthern Africa, Africa
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
-24.9, 30.8167
Quick answers
How tall is Berlin Falls?
Berlin Falls drops 80 metres (262 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Watervalspruit.
When is the best time to visit Berlin Falls?
Peak flow is January to March and November to December. Fullest after summer thunderstorms soak the escarpment.
What can you do at Berlin Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Berlin Falls?
The usual base is Graskop, and the closest airport is HDS. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Small roadside viewpoint fee.
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