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Addo Elephant National Park (Zuurberg) — Zuurberg Pass Traverse

Moderate
mtb
Addo, Eastern Cape trailforks
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Elevation profile

1344m 1145m

Min 1145m · Max 1344m · Gain 520m · 28 km

Route stats

Distance
28 km
Elevation gain
520 m
−130 m descent
Max grade
4.2%
1.9% avg
Difficulty
Moderate
Surface
Mixed
Route type
Point-to-point

About this route

Climb the historic Zuurberg Pass (hand-built by convicts in 1860) via gravel and jeep-track switchbacks, descending through dense forest sections with tight singletrack. Panoramic views reward the 2–3 hour climb.