Do you need a 4×4 for Gamkaskloof?
While a 4×4 vehicle isn’t mandatory, a high-rise mode of transport is a must, but it’s also a popular route with bikers.
Why is Gamkaskloof called Die Hel?
Die Hel. The only formal road by which the Gamkaskloof can be accessed drops very steeply for almost 579 metres (547 yards) before reaching the valley settlement. It is believed that the name Die Hel was derived from the Afrikaans word helling or hel, meaning a steep dip or incline.
Where is Gamkaskloof located?
Gamkaskloof, approximately 100 kilometers from Oudtshoorn in South Africa, also known as (“Die Hel”) is surrounded by the Swartberg Nature Reserve.
Is Swartberg Pass safe to drive?
It is not recommended to drive this road unless you are well prepared, have sufficient fuel, knowledge, and preferably have booked accommodation overnight at Die Hel. This road is slow and a lot rougher than the Swartberg Pass.
Where is Gamkapoort dam?
Prince Albert
Gamkapoort Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Gamka River, near Prince Albert, Western Cape, South Africa.
How long is the Montagu Pass?
The Montagu Pass lays claim to being the oldest, unaltered pass still in use in South Africa. This 7.4km narrow gravel road was completed in 1848 and built to replace the highly dangerous Cradock Pass. The pass climbs to an altitude of 780m passing through indigenous forest and mountain fynbos.
Where is the Hel?
Hel is a town in Puck County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, located on the tip of the Hel Peninsula, some 33 kilometres (21 miles) from the Polish mainland….Hel, Poland.
| Hel | |
|---|---|
| County | Puck |
| Gmina | Hel (urban gmina) |
| Established | 12th century |
| Town rights | 1351–1872, 1963 |
Do you need a 4×4 for the Swartberg Pass?
Swartberg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.583m (5,193ft) above sea level, located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The road is gravel and sand but you don’t need a big 4×4 car to climb the pass.
Is the Swartberg Pass closed?
Due to rockfalls the Swartberg Pass will remain closed for the weekend. A huge boulder can be seen in the pictures, which is close to Eerstewater, smaller rocks and sand also spread out sround the area….Standard Operating Hours.
| Mondays – Thursdays | 07:30 – 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Saturdays & Sundays | Closed |
How full is the wolwedans dam?
| Wolwedans Dam | |
|---|---|
| Creates | Wolwedans Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 25,530,000 cubic metres (902,000,000 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 123 km2 |
| Surface area | 117 hectares (290 acres) |
How full is the Gamka Dam?
Leeu-Gamka Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Leeuw River, near Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa….
| Leeu-Gamka Dam | |
|---|---|
| Total capacity | 13 600 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 425.8 ha |
Who built Montagu Pass?
Henry Fancourt White
Henry Fancourt White, an experienced road engineer from Australia, was in charge of the work. The pass was named after John Montagu, Colonial Secretary of the Cape in the 1840’s.
How tall is Die Hel and Gamkaskloof?
The signboard reads: “GAMKASKLOOF / DIE HEL 37 km = 2 hours” This is the Swartberg – one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Scientists have calculated that it was originally more then 7000m high, but erosion has worn it down to the current height.
How did the Gamkaskloof get its name?
The fertile valley runs in an east-west direction and is approximately 20 km long and 600 meters wide. The Kloof gets it’s name from the Khoisan word for Lion – Gamka – also the name of the river that enters the valley from the north.
What to do at Gamkaskloof in Western Cape?
Visitors to Gamkaskloof (Die Hel) can enjoy angling at the Gamka River with permits for angling in the Western Cape (freshwater and dams), also available at the reserve office and valid for 1 year. Species include the Yellowfish providing many passionate fishermen with their favorite fly-fishing.
Do you need high clearance to go to Gamkaskloof?
Gamkaskloof (aka Die Hel) promises a sensory feast of proteas, regional ports and donkey trails. Please be advised that high clearance vehicles are required to enter Gamkaskloof (Die Hel).