Founder's fav's · South Africa and Lesotho
Piekenierskloof Pass
The pass that says you've left Cape Town behind.
Piekenierskloof is the N7's climb out of the Swartland and over into the Olifants River valley. It's not wild or difficult, just a properly good set of bends with orange orchards and the Cederberg spread out in front of you.
Every northern trip I've done has started here. It's where the city noise finally leaves your head.
Plan a trip hereOpens the planner with Piekenierskloof Pass as your finish. Set where you start and how many days, and it works out the route, fuel, night stops and weather.
Get there
- Flights to Cape Town ›Compare fares into CPT
- Hire a car ›Pick up at Cape Town airport
- Places to stay nearby ›Within about 40 km
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Good to know
- The Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort at the top does a decent breakfast.
- Citrusdal below has fuel, coffee and the hot springs at The Baths.
- Look out for trucks on the climb.
The trip it's from
Places change. Check opening times and conditions before you go.