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Buttress Pass (The Passage)

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Region
Southern Drakensberg
Area
Lotheni
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Buttress Pass (The Passage)

Route facts

Altitude (m)
2911

Route description

Buttress Pass, also known as The Passage, is a mountain route in the Lotheni area. Its terrain includes steep grass and rocky sections, so the name should not be read as a promise of easy walking. The pass starts on the contour path 2km south of Redi Pass.

Explore the Lotheni area: Lotheni lies in a secluded part of the southern Drakensberg along the Lotheni River. Its walking routes explore river valleys, grassland and the mountain landscape above the camp. Read our Lotheni Nature Reserve guide for more about the area and planning a visit.

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

Before starting any high Berg trek, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

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