Swartberg Pass from Matjiesrivier
Western Cape, south-africa
21.1km 976m 4.6%
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Swartberg Pass from Matjiesrivier
Western Cape, south-africa
Swartberg Pass from Matjiesrivier covers 21.1km and 976m of climbing, reaching 1,570m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.6% disguises ramps of 12.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,570m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Western Cape, South-africa.
- The crux hits between km 18 and km 20 — 9km above 10% averaging 11.8%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- At 1,570m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
21.1km
Avg Gradient
4.6%
Max Gradient
12.8%
Elevation Gain
976m
Summit
1,570m
Wall Rating
5.7
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