Cogmanskloof Pass
Kogmanskloof
A mountain pass linking Montagu and Ashton, with a rock tunnel blasted through in 1877 and a small British fort from the Anglo-Boer War still standing on the ridge above it.
Kogmanskloof is the gateway into Montagu. The R62 follows the Kogman River for about 8 km through twisted, folded red-ochre sandstone. The pass was built under the direction of famed road engineer Thomas Bain and opened to traffic in 1877. Its iconic single-arch rock tunnel is still in use today. On the ridge above the tunnel stands a small stone fort built by British troops during the Anglo-Boer War in 1899; a steep footpath leads up to it for views over the gorge. There are roadside pullovers, and the rock walls glow reddest in the evening sunlight.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bloupunt & Cogmanskloof Hiking Trails
- Montagu Rock Climbing
- Montagu Museum & Joubert House
- Avalon Springs
- Breede River Cruise at Viljoensdrift
- Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
- Protea Farm Tractor Ride
- Robertson Wine Valley