Magoebaskloof Pass (R71) — Main Ascent
Hard
road
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Elevation profile
Min 526m · Max 797m · Gain 681m · 29 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 29 km
- Elevation gain
- 680 m
- −170 m descent
- Max grade
- 6.0%
- 2.4% avg
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Surface
- Tar / Road
- Route type
- Point-to-point
About this route
The iconic R71 pass tackle from the lower town side with relentless hairpin bends and steep pitches through mountain grassland, rewarding climbers with panoramic views across the northern escarpment.