This beautiful tarred pass forms part of the R27 between Vanrhynsdorp and Nieuwoudtville and was originally built and designed by Thomas Bain. It is just under 9 km in length and climbs 595m to summit at 825m ASL, producing an average gradient of 1:15 with the …

The tarred Vanrhynsdorp Pass links the Namaqualand town of Vanrhynsdorp with Nieuwoudtville, way up on the top of the Bokkeveld. The pass forms part of the R27 and snakes and winds the relatively short distance of 9 km up to the summit 825 metres above sea level.

Mar 1, 2016 · A special pass with a parking bay and from there a magnificent view overlooking the Knersvlakte. One of the scenic passes in southern Africa. It climbs about 600 meters.

Van Rhyns Pass (also spelt Vanrhyns Pass or Vanrhynspass) is an impressive pass that forms part of the R27 between Vanrhynsdorp and Nieuwoudtville on the escarpment.

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This beautiful tarred pass forms part of the R27 between Vanrhynsdorp and Nieuwoudtville and was originally built and designed by Thomas Bain. It is just under 9 km in length and climbs 595m to summit at 825m ASL, producing an average gradient of 1:15 with the …

May 26, 2021 · A beautiful tarred pass from Calvinia to Vanrhynsdorp designed by Thomas Bain. Total distance is of 119km in length and climbs up to 825m above sea level, producing an average gradient of 1:15 with the steepest sections being at l:12.

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Vanrhyns Pass, situated between the towns of Vanrhynsdorp and Nieuwoudtville, offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, characterized by dramatic rock formations and expansive vistas of the arid plains below.

The dramatic Van Rhyns Pass that crosses over the imposing Bokkeveld Mountains between Vanrhynsdorp and Nieuwoudtville offers a commanding view over the Knersvlakte from the famous 180° hairpin turns near its summit.