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Mountain Pass Hex River Pass

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Great Karoo)
Category: Scenic Routes :: Mountain Pass

The pass lies between Worcester and Touws River on the N1, at the eastern end of the Hex River Valley. It is quite a scary ride for most truckers with its tight bends and fast descent, therefore care should be taken. Coming from the north, you get your first glimpse of the beautiful Cape Winelands as you enter the pass.

Contact
Address :  17km or 12min NE of De Doorns, Western Cape (Great Karoo)South Africa
Contact :  Melanie Esterhuyse (Hex River Valley Info Centre)
Tel :  +27(0)23 356 2041
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  De Doorns

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“The pass, derives it’s name from the legendary Heksrivier Witch. Eliza Meiring who lived on the farm Buffelskraal in the valley, was a beautiful, but haughty and conceited young girl. She eventually fell in love with a young, handsome lad named Frans. When he proposed marriage, she demanded that he climb the highest krans behind Buffelskraal and bring her a red disa from the very top. In his attempt to pander to her selfish request, he slipped and fell to his death. Eliza became mad through remorse and was locked away in an upstairs room for fear that she would harm herself. One night she escaped, climbed the mountain, fell, and was killed. The old people of the valley believe that on moonlit nights when snow and mist lie on the Matroosberg, her ghost may be seen as Eliza goes searching for her Frans. ” - Chris Smit, 2012/06/13

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