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The Seven Passes road
Forest, gravel and old bridges, the original road from George to Knysna.
The Seven Passes road was the main way from George to Knysna before the N2. It dips in and out of seven river valleys through the indigenous forest, over narrow bridges, on a mix of tar and gravel. On a quiet morning you won't see another car.
We rode it on the 2020 Seven Passes trip, wet, cold and grinning. Every valley is a little different and every one is too short.
Plan a trip hereOpens the planner with The Seven Passes road 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 George ›Compare fares into GRJ
- Hire a car ›Pick up at George airport
- Places to stay nearby ›Within about 40 km
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Good to know
- It's slippery after rain. Ride it gently.
- Stop at the Karatara and Barrington settlements for a breather.
- Combine it with Prince Alfred's Pass for a full day.
The trip it's from
Places change. Check opening times and conditions before you go.