Blyde River Canyon
The Blyde River Canyon is a 26 km long, up to 800 meters deep canyon consisting mainly of red sandstone . It is located on the Panorama Route northeast of Johannesburg and is considered one of the great natural wonders of Africa .
By the Blyde River canyon to the Bourke's Luck potholes begins, the flux flows Blyde River , which at 25 ° 4 '15.9 " S , 30 ° 40' 40.2" O the Thaba Chweu springs and at 24 ° 15 '18.6 " S , 30 ° 49' 50" O in the Olifantsriver flows.
A point of the canyon visited by many tourists are the three rondavels , huge, round rocks that are reminiscent of the round huts of the locals. God's Window is also very popular because of its view .
Coordinates: 24 ° 33 ′ 50 ″ S , 30 ° 48 ′ 27 ″ E
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