Quthing District district, Lesotho

Places to visit near Quthing

Quthing is a town in Quthing District district, Lesotho, home to about 24,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 1 waterfalls and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Morosi's Mountain (27 km), Balloch Peak (37 km) and Edge Hill (38 km).

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Quthing at a glance

Location
Quthing District district, Lesotho
Population
about 24,130
Coordinates
30.4000° S, 27.7003° E
Places within 50 km
161 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Quthing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Quthing: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Quthing

204 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Quthing. The closest is Nxowa (9 km); the best-known is Morosi's Mountain (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Morosi's Mountain · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Bolepeletsa · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~13 km
  • Fika-la-Ts'oene · viewpoint · Mohale's Hoek District · ~16 km
  • Balloch Peak · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Edge Hill · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Fokomo · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~19 km

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Churches near Quthing

24 churches within 100 km of Quthing. The closest is Quthing. Lower Moyeni (1 km); the best-known is Mekaling LECSA (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Quthing

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Quthing. The closest is Tele Falls (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Quthing

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Quthing. The closest is Reedsdell Nature Reserve (42 km); the best-known is Grasslands National Park (54 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Quthing

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Quthing. The closest is Holo Hlahatse Dam (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Quthing

3 caves within 100 km of Quthing. The closest is Masitise Cave House (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Quthing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 147 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quthing
  2. 27 km Morosi's Mountain · viewpoint, Quthing District
  3. 27 km Fika-la-Ts'oene · viewpoint, Mohale's Hoek District
  4. 15 km Masitise Cave House · cave, Quthing District
  5. 7 km Bolepeletsa · viewpoint, Quthing District
  6. 34 km Balloch Peak · peak, Eastern Cape
  7. 37 km Back to Quthing

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How to reach Quthing

    All places near Quthing by distance

    Within 15 km of Quthing

    • Nxowa · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~9 km
    • Thabana-Ts'ooana · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~12 km
    • Thaba-Nts'o · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~12 km
    • Nts'oare-Butle · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~12 km
    • Kolbere · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~13 km
    • Thaba-Nts'o · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~14 km
    • Qibing · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~14 km
    • Ntabemdaka · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~15 km
    • Ntozimande · viewpoint · Quthing District · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quthing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints126204Nxowa (9 km)
    Churches2324Quthing. Lower Moyeni (1 km)
    Waterfalls110Tele Falls (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Reedsdell Nature Reserve (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Holo Hlahatse Dam (53 km)
    Caves23Masitise Cave House (7 km)
    Forts & heritage23Ha-Mohlabane (FORT-HOOK) (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Orange River (29 km)
    Parks11Group of Large Trees (22 km)
    Treks11Skyrun (44 km)

    Quthing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quthing?

    Morosi's Mountain (viewpoint, about 27 km), Masitise Cave House (cave, about 7 km), Bolepeletsa (viewpoint, about 13 km), Fika-la-Ts'oene (viewpoint, about 16 km), Balloch Peak (peak, about 37 km), Edge Hill (hill, about 38 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Quthing?

    161 places on Spotwander: 126 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 1 waterfall, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Quthing?

    Nxowa, about 9 km by road; Thabana-Ts'ooana (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Quthing?

    Quthing. Lower Moyeni, about 1 km by road; Jehovah's Witnesses (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Quthing?

    Tele Falls, about 39 km by road; Majoana-Mabeli Falls (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quthing?

    Start in Quthing, visit Morosi's Mountain, then Fika-la-Ts'oene, then Masitise Cave House, then Bolepeletsa, then Balloch Peak, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quthing?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Quthing

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Quthing’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Quthing on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.