Paardepoort

Just north of the Montagu Pass the road follows the Doring river through Heroldt and towards the Paardepoort Pass.  This pass forms a natural northern extension to the Montagu Pass. The road is mostly smooth gravel making for an easy traverse towards Oudtshoorn. The short pass setting is reminiscent of Bain’s work (pass building) of the late 1800s with substantial retaining walls still adequately propping the old road up.

Start Coordinates: (DD) -33.949821 ; 22.434733

Route Colour	Blue
Start/Finish	Eco Stop Engen/Wimpy
Distance	± 55.0 km
Elevation Gain	± 859 m
Perceived Exertion	Moderate
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

± 1 h 50 m — 3 h

Facilities at the Start

ATM Parking Paypoint Restaurant Restroom

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