Versfeld Pass

Versfeld Pass
Versfeldpas
Photo from the top of Versfeld Pass
Elevation689 m (2,260 ft)
First Approach
Average gradient1:12 %
Second Approach
Length6 kilometres (3.7 mi)
LocationSouth Africa
RangePiketberg mountain Range
Coordinates32°51′22″S 18°44′24″E / 32.85611°S 18.74000°E / -32.85611; 18.74000
Versfeld Pass is located in Western Cape
Versfeld Pass
Location in Western Cape Province

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]

  1. ^ a b "Versveldpas · South Africa". Versveldpas · South Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-11.