30/05/2026
Which mountain pass connect Prince Albert to Oudtshoorn....
The 27km Swartberg Pass is considered one of the finest mountain passes in the world: an untarred road that winds to the summit 1 585 metres above sea level in steep zigzags and sudden switchbacks with breath-taking views at every turn and geological formations that shout, ‘plate tectonics’! The road is supported in places by hand-packed dry- stone retaining walls, a trademark of brilliant road engineer Thomas Charles Bain. Along the way there are relics of an old prison, toll hut and other interesting historical sites. Often covered with snow in winter, the mountain’s unique micro-climate supports fynbos and a rich bird life in contrast with the arid zone flora and fauna outside its cool shady kloofs. The Swartberg Pass was declared a Provincial Heritage Site in its Centenary year, 1988.
https://princealbert.org.za/directory/general/swartberg-pass/