Gerudo Highlands

Gerudo Highlands is the mountainous area in the Gerudo region in.

Features and Overview
Gerudo Highlands surrounds the Gerudo Desert. Its cliffs sit to the east of the Desert and its tall, snowy mountains overlook the Desert to the north. Link needs protection from the cold to navigate the northern and southeastern Highlands unharmed. Gerudo Highlands is the location where the ancient Sheikah technology was first uncovered. Nine Stone Taluses can be found throughout the Highlands.

Gerudo Tower
The Gerudo Tower is a Sheikah Tower situated just north of the Gerudo Desert. It is the tallest Tower in Hyrule, but is situated within a deep valley surrounded by cliffs. To reach the top, Link can go to the top of Birida Lookout and glide to the Tower, where he will be able to reach the climbing platforms attached to the upper section of it. Once the Tower is activated, Link will gain a map of the surrounding northern, snowy mountainous section of Gerudo Highlands. Kass can be found playing his accordion at the top of the Tower.

Wasteland Tower
The Wasteland Tower is a Sheikah Tower that sits in a brown, swampy pool on the northernmost peak of Spectacle Rock. To begin climbing the Tower, Link must avoid sinking in the swamp surrounding it by finding a way across. He can do so by gliding from above or using Cryonis. Activating the Tower will update Link's Sheikah Slate with a map of the surrounding area, including the eastern section of Gerudo Highlands and the entirety of Gerudo Desert.

Spectacle Rock
Spectacle Rock is the name of two large circular mesas in east portion of Gerudo Highlands. The Wasteland Tower sits on the northernmost mesa. There are two Koroks near the Tower, a Korok under the bridge between the mesas and a Korok on a big rocky pillar to the southeast.

Vatorsa Snowfield
Vatorsa Snowfield is a flat, snowy area in the northern portion of Gerudo Highlands. The Snowfield has multiple chunks of ice that Link can melt with a any form of fire, such as with a Campfire or Fire Arrows. Ice chunks can contain enemies, Treasure Chests or Koroks. There is also a large, downward slope that allows Link to travel north quickly by Shield Surfing. A Stone Talus can be found in the western portion of the Snowfield.

Mount Agaat
Mount Agaat is a snowy mountain in Gerudo Highlands. It is the most western region on the map. While scaling the cliffside of the mountain, large snowballs may fall. At the foot of Mount Agaat sits the Kema Kosassa Shrine.

Risoka Snowfield
Risoka Snowfield is a large, flat area of snowy ground at the base of Mount Agaat. A clump of dead Trees lies in the center of the field.

Rutimala Hill
Rutimala Hill is a snowy alcove that sits in the western portion of Gerudo Highlands. It overlooks Karusa Valley.

Meadela's Mantle
Meadela's Mantle is a snowy outcrop in the western portion of Gerudo Highlands. The area is grassy, with two outcroppings of Trees. The area overlooks the Gerudo Tower and the Sasa Kai Shrine can be seen from the cliffside.

Statue of the Eighth Heroine
The Statue of the Eighth Heroine is found in the northwest portion of Gerudo Highlands, west of the Gerudo Summit. Link must locate and take a picture of the Statue as part of "The Eighth Heroine" Side Quest given by Bozai.

Gerudo Summit
The Gerudo Summit is a mountain in the northwestern portion of Gerudo Highlands. The peak of the mountain features a snowy plain that contains a Lynel. On top of the Summit, there is a large stone sword that is a missing piece of the Statue of the Eighth Heroine. Link must locate and take a picture of it as part of "The Forgotten Sword" Side Quest given by Bozai after completing "The Eighth Heroine" Side Quest.

Laparoh Mesa
Laparoh Mesa is a mountain in the northern portion of Gerudo Highlands. The mountain is made up of multiple small rock outcroppings and provides a view of the entirety of Hyrule. A Lynel can also be found at the highest point of the mesa. The Dragon Farosh can be seen flying above the mesa at certain times. At the foot of Laparoh Mesa lies the Kuh Takkar Shrine.

Cliffs of Ruvara
The Cliffs of Reuvara are rocky cliffs that exist along the northern portion of Gerudo Highlands. There is evidence of settlement and multiple climbing platforms used by excavators. There is also a large, geothermal vent that Link can use to glide up the cliffs.

Mystathi's Shelf
Mystathi's Shelf is the northernmost mesa in Gerudo Highlands. It is a rocky, flat area covered in snow.

Hemaar's Descent
Hemaar's Descent is a valley in the most northwest portion of Gerudo Highlands. It has very little snowfall and is the grassiest area within the Highlands. It is also a pathway that leads to the Statue of the Eighth Heroine.

Birida Lookout
Birida Lookout is the area directly east of Gerudo Tower and is mostly made up of dilapidated settlements inhabited by monsters. This is also the settlement that is used to gain enough height in order to fly to Gerudo Tower. It overlooks the Great Cliffs. South of the Lookout is the Sasa Kai Shrine.

Sapphia's Table
Sapphia's Table is a snowy mesa east of Gerudo Tower. It contains multiple levels of heights and provides a good view of Gerudo Desert.

Taafei Hill
Taafei Hill is a small, rocky area in the northern portion of Gerudo Highlands. It contains very little life and no snow. It overlooks the Gerudo Canyon, with the Gerudo Canyon Stable just south of it. A Stone Talus can be found on south Taafei Hill.

Zirco Mesa
Zirco Mesa is a mountainous area in the northern portion of Gerudo Highlands. There are icy outcroppings that lie across the top of the mesa. It overlooks the Gerudo Canyon and Koukot Plateau.

Nephra Hill
Nephra Hill is the most northeastern part of Gerudo Highlands. It is a cliffy region overlooking the Gerudo Canyon and Koukot Plateau. There are multiple circles of gray rocks that appear on top of the hill.

Mount Nabooru
Mount Nabooru is a cliffy region overlooking the Gerudo Canyon Pass. It contains a Luminous Stone Talus. Also found here are the Goron Blood Brothers, a triad of Gorons who challenge Link to several tests of endurance as part of the "Test of Will" Shrine Quest. Completing the Quest reveals the Joloo Nah Shrine. Mount Nabooru's name references the Gerudo Nabooru from.

Gerudo Canyon Pass
The Gerudo Canyon Pass is a canyon at the northeastern entrance to Gerudo from the Digdogg Suspension Bridge in Hyrule Field. It is the only entrance to the Gerudo region that does not require Link to climb a great distance, with a path on the map leading straight to Gerudo Town. The Canyon Pass contains the Jee Noh Shrine and four Koroks.

Stalry Plateau
Stalry Plateau is a pleateau in east Gerudo Highlands with a Guardian Stalker patrolling the area.

Yarna Valley
Yarna Valley is a valley in east Gerudo Highlands. There is a Guardian Stalker and a Korok above the valley.

East Gerudo Mesa
The East Gerudo Mesa is a large mesa in east Gerudo Highlands. There are many Ores on top of the mesa. A Decayed Guardian sits nearby. A Korok can be found on a small cliff nearby.

Mount Granajh
Mount Granajh is a snowy mountain in southeast Gerudo Highlands. Link will need protection from the cold here. A Korok can be found at the very peak of the mountain and another four Koroks can be found on the sides of the mountain. There is a small, ruined shack on the mountain where Link can read someone's journal, titled the Mountain Peak Log. It describes someone's attempts at discovering a Shrine nearby. Reading it will give Link the "Secret of the Snowy Peaks" Shrine Quest. After completing the Shrine Quest, the Suma Sahma Shrine will reveal itself on the mountain.

Daval Peak
Daval Peak is a snowy mountain in southeast Gerudo Highlands. It is a smaller counterpart to Mount Granajh. On the side of Daval Peak is the pedestal that must be activated in order to complete the "Secret of the Snowy Peaks" Shrine Quest and reveal the Suma Sahma Shrine. Three Koroks can be found on Daval Peak.

Oseira Plains
Oseira Plains is a narrow, brown grassy plain in the easternmost section of Gerudo Highlands, resting along the western border of the Faron region. The Ishto Soh Shrine can be found on one of the many cliffs that overlook the area. Two Lynels and four Koroks can be found here.

Taobab Grassland
Taobab Grassland is a narrow, brown grassy plain to the north of Oseira Plains in the easternmost section of Gerudo Highlands. It is just south of Mount Hylia on the Great Plateau. Many different Horses can be found in this area, most notably the Giant Horse that Link must capture and bring to Straia to complete the "Hunt for the Giant Horse" Side Quest. Two Koroks can be found here and another Korok can be found on a cliffside of the area.

Nautelle Wetlands
Nautelle Wetlands is a watery area surrounded by brown grass with several tall Trees. It is south of Oseira Plains, in the most southeastern portion of Gerudo Highlands. The tallest Tree in the area houses a Korok at the top of it.

South Lomei Labyrinth
The South Lomei Labyrinth is a Labyrinth in southeast Gerudo Highlands, at the foot of Daval Peak. There are two Koroks near the Labyrinth on mesas that overlook the area. A Guardian Stalker wanders an area to the south along with a nearby Decayed Guardian. Two Bokoblins patrol the top of the Labyrinth walls. Upon entering, Link hears a voice, telling him that he shall receive a blessing at the end of the Labyrinth and he is given "The Desert Labyrinth" Shrine Quest. Link must climb across the walls of the maze to avoid touching the Malice along some of the Labyrinth's walls and floors. Once Link reaches the end of the Labyrinth, he will discover the Dila Maag Shrine and the Shrine Quest is completed.

Champion's Gate
Champion's Gate is a long, narrow canyon which leads to the Gerudo Desert. Two Koroks can be found on top of the sides of the canyon. A Luminous Stone Talus can be found on the north side of Champion's Gate.

Koukot Plateau
Koukot Plateau is a plateau in east Gerudo Highlands. It has a series of wooden platforms on the walls which Link must traverse during the "Missing in Action" Side Quest. Link will find Sesami's missing friends here. There is a Korok hidden on the side of the plateau. A Luminous Stone Talus can be found in south Koukot Plateau.

Gerudo Canyon
The Gerudo Canyon is a large canyon north of the Wasteland Tower. It contains the Kay Noh Shrine and the Gerudo Canyon Stable. Several Boulders will roll through the canyon beneath Koukot Plateau and can harm Link upon impact. There are ten Koroks in Gerudo Canyon.

Gerudo Canyon Stable
The Gerudo Canyon Stable is a Stable found at the western edge of the Gerudo Canyon. To the west of the Stable is the Gerudo Desert Gateway, the main entrance to the Gerudo Desert. The Kay Noh Shrine resides next to it along with two nearby Koroks. Here Link can talk to Pirou to begin the "Rushroom Rush!" Side Quest and can speak to Sesami to begin the "Missing in Action" Side Quest.

Yiga Clan Hideout
The Yiga Clan Hideout is the secret base of the Yiga Clan. Link must infiltrate this place and defeat Master Kohga to retrieve Riju's stolen Thunder Helm in the "Divine Beast Vah Naboris" Main Quest. It is coated with Yiga Clan Blademasters that Link must sneak past.