Swartberg Pass — Die Hel Loop
Hard
gravel
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Elevation profile
Min 1003m · Max 1361m · Gain 887m · 38 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 38 km
- Elevation gain
- 890 m
- −223 m descent
- Max grade
- 6.1%
- 2.3% avg
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Surface
- Gravel
- Route type
- Point-to-point
About this route
Epic gravel traverse via the famous Die Hel (Hell) route through Gamkaskloof, following ancient jeep tracks through a narrow gorge with sheer rock walls. This remote, lesser-known loop showcases the Swartberg's raw geological drama.