Road trip guide: Conquering the Steenkampsberg Pass in Mpumalanga

Steenkampsberg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,248m (7,375ft) above sea level, located in Mpumalanga, in South Africa.

Steenkampsberg Pass

Where is Steenkampsberg Pass?

The pass, sometimes mistakenly referred to as De Berg Pass, is located north of Dullstroom, in the northeastern part of the country. It is subject to winter snowfalls due to such a high summit altitude.

Is the road to Steenkampsberg Pass paved?

The road to the summit is totally paved yet not in the best condition, as it has a few potholes, especially near the summit. It’s called R577 and was opened in 1988. The steepest parts of the road are at 1:7.

How long is the road through Steenkampsberg Pass?

The pass road is 64.6 km (40.14 miles) long, running west–east from Roossenekal (a town in Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in the Limpopo province) to Lydenburg (a town in Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Mpumalanga).

 

 

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