Swartberg Pass from Prince Albert
Western Cape, south-africa
14.9km 921m 6.2%
HCHC Swartberg
Swartberg Pass from Prince Albert
Western Cape, south-africa
The Swartberg rises 14.9km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 921m to 1,572m. The average gradient of 6.2% disguises ramps of 14.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,572m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Western Cape, South-africa.
- The crux hits between km 5 and km 6 — 7km above 10% averaging 12.1%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- At 1,572m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
14.9km
Avg Gradient
6.2%
Max Gradient
14.7%
Elevation Gain
921m
Summit
1,572m
Wall Rating
5.9
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