Swartberg Pass — Main Ascent
Hard
road
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape community Loading map…
Elevation profile
Min 248m · Max 655m · Gain 1118m · 23 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 23 km
- Elevation gain
- 1 120 m
- −280 m descent
- Max grade
- 11.3%
- 5.0% avg
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Surface
- Tar / Road
- Route type
- Point-to-point
About this route
The iconic Swartberg Pass climb from Oudtshoorn town, gaining over 1100m on relentless tar switchbacks through dramatic rocky cliffs. A South African classic that demands respect and rewards cyclists with breathtaking views of the Little Karoo.