Tradouw Pass
Tradouwpas
A scenic canyon road through the Langeberg south of Barrydale, flanked by red sandstone cliffs and streams, one of South Africa's most beautiful passes.
Tradouw Pass, designed by Thomas Bain and opened in 1873, is about 15 km long, linking Barrydale with Swellendam and the coastal plain to the south. The road winds along the Tradouw River gorge, flanked by steep reddish-brown sandstone cliffs. Viewpoints and picnic areas line the route, and in spring the slopes are covered in proteas. The road is fully paved and passable for ordinary cars. It is the classic connecting route heading south from the R62 to the Garden Route or Swellendam.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Barrydale
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- Ronnies Sex Shop
- Montagu Museum & Joubert House
- Avalon Springs
- Montagu Rock Climbing
- Bloupunt & Cogmanskloof Hiking Trails
- Cogmanskloof Pass