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Swartberg Pass — Main Ascent

Hard
road
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape community
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Elevation profile

655m 248m

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.