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Berlin Falls EarthCache

Hidden : 1/8/2018
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

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Berlin Falls



The Berlin Falls is a waterfall in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The waterfall is  located close to God's Window and the highest waterfall in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, Lisbon Falls. Whilst less than a tenth of the height of South Africa's tallest waterfall, the Tugela Falls, they are nonetheless extremely beautiful. Berlin Falls, which forms part of the Blyde River Canyon on the Panorama route, is one of several waterfalls that can be found in the Sabie region – the others being Horseshoe Falls, Lone Creek Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Mac-Mac Falls, and the highest waterfall in Mpumalanga, Lisbon Falls, which is a staggering 90m high.

The Berlin Falls cascade from the centre of a sheer cliff that stands roughly 80m tall. The shape of the falls is likened to a giant candle.

Berlin Falls gets its name from miners who ventured to South Africa from Europe during the gold rush, and named each waterfall in the region after their home towns, or places from their home countries.

Visitors to the Berlin Falls can explore the area by foot, enjoy a picnic around the waterfall, and even take a dip in the pool at the base of the waterfall. Be sure to look out for the Blyde River Protea which is endemic to this area. Birding enthusiasts will also enjoy the numerous bird species which can be found in this region of the Mpumalanga escarpment. Binoculars and bird identification books are highly recommended.

The falls are on the Sabine River and fall 80 metres (260 ft), dumping into a circular basin flanked by red cliffs.


At the coordinates you'll find a stone National Monument or Nasionale Gedenkwaardigheid.
The answeres of these questions can be found here or seen from here.

Educational tasks to do to get log permission:

1) Optional: Send a photo with your log from your team with the Berlin Falls at the background.

2) Answer the following questions:

-What height is mentioned on the big bronze plaque?
-What can you tell about the rocks that give the falls the shape of a giant candle.
-Which Raad is mentioned?
-What is seen through the gate at the round bronze plaque?

Don't mention answeres in you log, just send them to me by mail.
Logs with wrong answeres or without photo will be deleted.


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Hope you enjoyed the view of these Berlin Falls 

Source: Wikipedia

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