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Houwhoek Pass

Coordinates: 34°12′49.5″S 19°10′02.1″E / 34.213750°S 19.167250°E / -34.213750; 19.167250
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34°12′49.5″S 19°10′02.1″E / 34.213750°S 19.167250°E / -34.213750; 19.167250

Houwhoek Pass near Botrivier

Houwhoek Pass is a pass on the N2 national road between Grabouw and Botrivier in the Western Cape province of South Africa.[1] The pass is a dual carriageway and the summit is at 340m above sea level. The Overberg branch line as well as the gravel road of the old Houwhoek Pass are nearby, following a similar route but closer to the Jakkals River. The Houw Hoek Hotel and Houw Hoek Farm Stall are close to the summit of the pass.

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  1. ^ Mountain Passes South Africa Retrieved 1 November 2022