Policeman's Helmet is a special stone formation that resembles a police helmet. From here you have a breathtaking view of the Tugela River Valley and the Amphitheatre.
Coordinates
DD
-28.722157, 28.928745
DMS
28°43'19.8"S 28°55'43.5"E
UTM
35J 688379 6821272
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Recommendations nearby
Hiking Trail
· KwaZulu-Natal
Thukela Gorge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.5 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
515 m
Descent
521 m
This hike is one of the most beautiful in the Drakensberg! It leads into the Thukela Valley with a view of the impressive Amphitheater, all the ...
from Philipp Wald,
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Hiking Trail
· Uthukela
Policeman's Helmet
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Distance
12.3 km
Duration
4:20 h
Ascent
382 m
Descent
382 m
from Alex Weiss,
Forge
Hiking Trail
· Drakensberg
Policeman's Helmet
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
12.4 km
Duration
4:10 h
Ascent
386 m
Descent
386 m
This hike leads to a unique rock formation that resembles the shape of a police helmet. The hike rewards one with an impressive view of the ...
from Philipp Wald,
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Maps and trails
Hiking Trail
· KwaZulu-Natal
Thukela Gorge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.5 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
515 m
Descent
521 m
This hike is one of the most beautiful in the Drakensberg! It leads into the Thukela Valley with a view of the impressive Amphitheater, all the ...
from Philipp Wald,
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Hiking Trail
· Uthukela
Policeman's Helmet
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Distance
12.3 km
Duration
4:20 h
Ascent
382 m
Descent
382 m
from Alex Weiss,
Forge
Hiking Trail
· Drakensberg
Policeman's Helmet
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
12.4 km
Duration
4:10 h
Ascent
386 m
Descent
386 m
This hike leads to a unique rock formation that resembles the shape of a police helmet. The hike rewards one with an impressive view of the ...
from Philipp Wald,
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

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