Schoemanskloof Pass (R539) — Escarpment Ascent
Moderate
road
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Elevation profile
Min 244m · Max 429m · Gain 520m · 24 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 24 km
- Elevation gain
- 520 m
- −130 m descent
- Max grade
- 6.3%
- 2.2% avg
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Surface
- Tar / Road
- Route type
- Point-to-point
About this route
Classic tar road climb up the R539 pass itself with relentless but manageable gradients offering sweeping views across the escarpment edge. Rewards steady pacing with dramatic landscape transitions.