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58 listings found The Lakes Cave approach to Amakehla Pass starts in the Cobham high country, using the ridge above the Lakes Cave and Pholela Cave valleys. It is a substantial climb beyond the cave walk. Ama… This approach to Amakehla Pass starts from Pholela Cave in the Cobham area. Reaching the upper pass involves finding the connection from the valley onto the ridge; do not expect a continuous… This ridge approach to Amakehla Pass climbs from the Cobham high country towards the escarpment. It is one of several approaches described here, alongside routes from Pholela Cave and Lakes … Black Eagle Pass is not on the main escarpment and forms part of the Giants Cup Hikeathon. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is part of the southern uKhahlamba-Drakensberg landsc… Bollard Pass is in the Garden Castle area and takes its name from nearby Bollard Peak. It calls for mountain route-finding rather than reliance on a maintained trail. Explore the Garden Cast… Bushman’s Nek Pass leads towards Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho. The trail is used by walkers and pack animals, but erosion can make sections awkward. Check current access and travel … 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 wa… Dyke Pass is located in the Vergelegen region of the Drakensberg. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the southern Drakensberg mountain landscape. Read our Vergelegen Natur… Hlathimbe North Pass climbs steep grassy slopes in the Lotheni area, with sections where the trail becomes indistinct. The approach splits from Hlathimbe South Pass near the Hlathimba River … Hlathimbe South Pass follows a grassy gully in the Lotheni area. The path can become indistinct, particularly on the approach. It splits from Hlathimbe North Pass near the Hlatimba River cro… Isicatula Pass is a narrow, steep gully in the Bushman’s Nek mountain area, descending from the escarpment into Lesotho. The pass itself is short, but the approach and return make it a much … Jonathan’s Gate is the site of a former Lesotho border post, approached from the Bushman’s Nek area. The ruined post is a historical destination, not a functioning border facility; check cur… Ka Masihlenga Pass climbs steeply from the Lotheni area to the escarpment south of the Hawk. The walk in from camp and the descent add substantially to the outing. Explore the Lotheni area: … kaNtuba Pass is in the Vergelegen area. Its sustained gradient makes for a long climb, with the approach and return adding to the effort. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part o… Knuckles Pass (North) climbs grassy, pathless terrain just north of the northern Devil’s Knuckle in the Bushman’s Nek area. It is separate from Knuckles Pass (South). Do not confuse these ou… Knuckles Pass (South) reaches the ridge just south of the southern Devil’s Knuckle. Parts of the approach have a trail, but it fades before the steep upper gully and grassy slopes. It is a s… Knuckles Traverse Pass crosses a low grassy plateau below the Devil’s Knuckles in the Bushman’s Nek area. Branching tracks can fade or lead away from the route, so good visibility and carefu… Lammergeier Pass is in the Bushman’s Nek area. Above Lammergeier Cave, the last 1km to the top is steep and pathless. Goats Cave lies to the right on this ascent. Explore the Bushman’s Nek a… Lotheni Pass (North Fork) climbs a narrow rocky gully with chockstones and exposed terrain around waterfalls. Scrambling and careful route-finding make this a demanding mountain outing. The … This entry covers the gully access of Lotheni Pass South Fork. It shares much of the approach with the main access, but the upper gully is a separate option without a clear path. Tony Marsha… Lotheni Pass South Fork has main and gully access options. This entry covers the main access. In an April 2024 update, Tony Marshall reported erosion and sections where the path had largely … Mangaun Pass crosses grassy side slopes interrupted by rock bands in the Vergelegen area. Scrambling and an indistinct summit area add to the navigation demands. There is no single obvious r… Mashai Pass is used on the approach to Rhino Peak from Garden Castle. The steep upper sections are eroded and loose underfoot, and cairns may be difficult to spot. The summit lies beyond the… Masubasuba Pass is a scenic mountain route in the Cobham area, used as part of longer outings towards the Hodgson's Peaks. Plan the pass and any onward summit route as a complete mountain it…Amakehla Pass (Lakes Cave)
Amakehla Pass (Pholela Cave)
Amakehla Pass (Ridge)
Black Eagle Pass
Bollard Pass
Bushman's Nek Pass
Buttress Pass (The Passage)
Dyke Pass
Hlathimbe Pass (North)
Hlathimbe Pass (South)
Isicatula Pass
Jonathan's Gate Pass
Ka Masihlenga Pass
kaNtuba Pass
Knuckles Pass (North)
Knuckles Pass (South)
Knuckles Traverse Pass
Lammergeier Pass
Lotheni Pass (North Fork)
Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)
Lotheni Pass (South Fork)
Mangaun Pass
Mashai Pass
Masubasuba Pass
