Kam Dam

The Kammanassie Dam was built in 1923 to store water for irrigation purposes. It is located on the Kammanassie river, appoximately 20km south-east of Oudtshoorn.  The route starts with a steep climb over the Outeniqua Mountains via Montagu Pass then gradually descends over district farm roads via Herold, through Paardepoort, towards the western side of the Kammanassie Dam, and back.

Start Coordinates: (DD) -33.949821 ; 22.434733

Route Colour	Gold
Start/Finish	Eco Stop Engen/Wimpy
Distance	± 86.0 km
Elevation Gain	± 1,389 m
Perceived Exertion	Hard
IMBA Grading	Easy
Trail System	Karoo
Surface	District Gravel Road
Route Markers	None
GPX Map	Download GPX file for self-navigation on your GPS device or smart phone.

Route Map

Estimated Time

Mountain Biking

± 4 h — 6 h

Facilities at the Start

ATM Parking Paypoint Restaurant Restroom

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