| Dasklip Pass | |
|---|---|
 An aerial view of the Dasklip Pass from the western side of the Groot Winterhoek. | |
| Elevation | 702 m (2,303 ft) |
| Location | Bergrivier Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Range | Groot Winterhoek |
| Coordinates | 32°54′S 19°2′E / 32.900°S 19.033°E |
  Dasklip Pass Location of the Dasklip Pass in the Western Cape Province. | |
Dasklip Pass is situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa on an off-road near Porterville along the R365 highway. The road provides access to the plateau in the Groot Winterhoek mountains and the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area; summiting at a height of 700 metres above sea level.[1] It was privately built by farmers located on the plateau. The road was upgraded to an asphalt road in the early 2000s.
The road is noted for both its views of the Swartland plains below and as a popular launch site for hang gliders.[1][2][3]
During the 2015 Western Cape fire season a fire fighter died when his vehicle veered off the pass.[4]
Gallery
Road sign on the R365 turnoff to the pass
Part of the pass
Riding up the Dasklip Pass at dusk.
External links
- Passes Index at Wild Dog Adventure Riding website
References
- 1 2 Roberts, Trygve. "Dasklip Pass - Mountain Passes South Africa". www.mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ↑ "Dasklip Pass in Porterville, Western Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ↑ "Paragliding Earth". paragliding.earth. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ↑ "Young firefighter dies in crash". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
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