Located in
South Africa :: Mpumalanga
Category:
Scenic Routes :: Mountain Pass
This high altitude pass runs along the south-west/north-east axis connecting the R537 with the R40 just north of the Da Gama Dam. It is located approximately 12 km ESE of Sabie, as the crow flies. The pass summits at 1638m and there is almost always cloud covering the higher sections of this pass, creating misty and low visibility conditions. The average gradient is 1:17 (moderate) but there are some very steep sections at 1:5. (Source: Mountain Passes South Africa).
“Bakenkop Pass lies on the gravel D779 about 10 Km S/East of Sabie in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.” - Chris Smit, 2012/09/16