Winterhoek

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Winterhoek Mountains from the town of Tulbagh in Die Land van Waveren
Winterhoek Mountains from the town of Tulbagh in Die Land van Waveren

The Winterhoekberge (Afrikaans: Winter Corner Mountains) are located in the Western Cape province of South Africa and are part of the Cape Fold Belt. They rise to a maximum height of 2077m just north of the town of Tulbagh as Grootwinterhoekpiek (Great Winter Corner Peak). The Grootwinterhoek Wilderness Area comprises a conservation area of 30608ha, and contains waterfalls, swimming holes, prestine rivers and mountain wilderness.

Coordinates: 31°09′S 27°09′E / -31.15, 27.15