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
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. 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.