Winterhoek
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Winterhoek Mountains from the town of Tulbagh in Die Land van Waveren
Grootwinterhoek Peak (Great Winter-corner Peak), looming at 2077m, above the northern Breede River Valley.
The Winterhoekberge (Afrikaans for 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).
Protected area
The Grootwinterhoek Wilderness Area comprises a conservation area of 30608ha, and contains waterfalls, swimming holes, pristine rivers and mountain wilderness.
Coordinates: 31°09′S 27°09′E / 31.150°S 27.150°E
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