Graskop
South Africa · MpumalangaZA
Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Graskop is a small town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. It was established in the 1880s as a gold mining camp but it now serves as a tourist destination and the timber industry. “God’s Window”, a scenic view from the escarpment of the Lowveld below, is located outside the town. Graskop is 14 km south-east of Pilgrim's Rest and 28 km north of Sabie. The name is Afrikaans for grassy hillock. It is the best place to view the "Edge of the Lowveld", with a sudden drop of 700 metres.
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- -24.931, 30.842
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1436 m
Overview of Graskop
Graskop belongs to Mpumalanga, South Africa and has the feel of a spot. Graskop is strongest on sports and nature. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,436 metres.
Things to do in Graskop
Sports in Graskop
(3)The sports shortlist for Graskop: Biking, Snow Tubing and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Graskop's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Graskop
(1)On the nature side, Graskop offers Scenic Roads. All of it is drawn from Graskop's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Graskop
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to June to August.
Getting there & around
Graskop is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Mpumalanga and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Graskop that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Graskop known for?
- Graskop, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is best known for sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Graskop?
- Recorded activities in Graskop include Biking, Snow Tubing, Walking Trails and Scenic Roads. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Graskop?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to June to August.
- Where is Graskop located?
- Graskop is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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