Versfeld Pass | |
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Versfeldpas | |
Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
First Approach | |
Average gradient | 1:12 % |
Second Approach | |
Length | 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) |
Location | South Africa |
Range | Piketberg mountain Range |
Coordinates | 32°51′22″S 18°44′24″E / 32.85611°S 18.74000°E |
Versfeld Pass is a mountain pass located to the west of the R366, the pass is used to give access to the top of the Piketberg mountain range where many fruit farms are located.[1] The pass is two lanes wide and often has heavy motor vehicles using it to reach the aforementioned farms. The summit of the pass is 689m high. There is a viewpoint both at the summit, and midway through the pass for vehicles to pull over.[1]