Langalibalele Pass
Old maps may refer to this as "Bushman's River Pass", as it was known in the 19th century. The exact date of the name change to "Langalibalele Pass" is uncertain, but makes reference to the arrest of the amaHlubi Chief Langalibalele at the top of this pass in 1873. Seven people died during this capture, five from the English and two from the amaHlubi, and were buried at the top of the pass. This grave sight can still be visited and is just south of the top of the pass, slightly up the ridge.
This pass is one of the easiest routes to the Drakensberg Escarpment. It tops out between the Sanqebethu and Durnford ridges. With a good path along the entire route and no exceptionally steep sections. This route is suitable for beginners, or fast-and-light day hikers provided they are fit and sufficiently knowledgeable.
Listing Details
distance | duration | avg. speed | trackpoints | trackpt. distance |
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3.2 km | n/a | n/a km/h | 100 | 31.51 m |
altitude range | lowest point | highest point | uphill | downhill |
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664 m | 2256 m | 2920 m | 647 m | 0 m |