Formosa Piek

Unique No BND033
Name (Short) Formosa Piek
Name (Long)
Grade ACD (12)
Distance (Km) 9.1
Total Accent (m) 1115
Duration (hr) 7.0
Group >100km
Area Joubertina
Type Retoer
Entry Requirements Toestemming
Trail Head/End Louterwater/Krakeel
Travel Distance to Trail Head 170km ; 1h45m
Trail Head GPS Coordinates S33.84270° E23.67318°
Additional Information Formosapiek is the hoogste piek (1675m) in die Tsitsikamma bergreeks wat vanaf die Lankloof-kant naby Joubertina gestap word om hierdie mees fantastiese uitsigte te geniet.

The infamous knife edge and gully is close to the top (±3,5km from the start). The knife edge might be slightly terrifying for anyone with a fear of heights, but is completely safe if you keep your footing . The gully is the only section that is a bit technical. Keeping your footing and holding onto the available vegetation is essential.

Comparison between Cradock Peak and Formosa Peak: Peak – 1578 : 1675 masl; Elevation Gain – 1310 : 1115 m; Distance – 17,5 : 9,1 km