Swartberg Pass — De Rust Valley Loop
Easy
road
De Rust, Western Cape strava Loading map…
Elevation profile
Min 661m · Max 754m · Gain 277m · 13 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 13 km
- Elevation gain
- 280 m
- −70 m descent
- Max grade
- 5.5%
- 2.2% avg
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Surface
- Tar / Road
- Route type
- Point-to-point
About this route
Beginner-friendly loop through the scenic De Rust valley with modest climbing, connecting small villages and passing vineyards and fynbos reserves. Perfect for families and those acclimatizing before tackling the main pass.