The Pinnacle Rock
The Pinnacle
A freestanding quartzite pillar about 30 metres tall rising from a forested gorge. It is a classic photo stop at the start of the Panorama Route.
The Pinnacle lies about 4 km north of Graskop on the R534 loop road. A quartzite pillar about 30 metres tall rises from a deep gorge covered in primary forest, surrounded by waterfalls and ferns. A few minutes' walk from the car park leads to a viewpoint, where you can photograph the pillar and the lowveld grassland beyond. It is usually visited together with God's Window and the Wonderview lookout, and about 15 to 20 minutes is enough. A small entry fee applies. Fog is common in the mountains, so visibility is best in the morning.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Graskop
- Graskop Gorge Lift
- God's Window
- Lisbon Falls
- Berlin Falls
- Mac-Mac Falls
- Pilgrim's Rest
- Lone Creek Falls