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Moodies Pass (Summit 377m)
Located in
South Africa :: Western Cape (Garden Route)
Category:
Scenic Routes :: Mountain Pass
Moodies Pass is not known by many and taken for granted by those who use it on a daily basis. It is situated on the gravel road designated as the R322, and connects the Moravian settlement of Suurbraak to the West with Heidelberg to the East. It primarily serves the farming community and those adventure and nature lovers wanting to access the Boosmansbos Wilderness area and Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. The pass is on the short side at 3,34 km but it rises a substantial 185m vertical meters over that distance to produce an average gradient of 1:18 with the steeper sections being at 1:6. (Source: Mountain Passes South Africa).
“'Moodies Pass lies on the gravel R322, that connects the Moravian settlement of Suurbraak to the West with Heidelberg to the East.The pass was named after one of the pioneer settlers, who settled at Grootvadersbosch in 1816. He was Benjamin Moodie, the 10th Laird of Melsetter.He built a stone store at Port Beaufort (Witsand) in 1820 and opened a shipping concern in partnership with Cape merchants, Robertson and Venning' (SA Place Names)” - Chris Smit, 2024/08/19
“Moodie’s Pass lies on the gravel R322 between Heidelberg and Suurbraak in the Western Province of South Africa. The road was in good condition middle Oct 2012.” - Chris Smit, 2012/10/18
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