Franschhoek Pass
Encyclopedia
Franschhoek Pass, Is located in the Western Cape
, Province of South Africa
on the Regional road R45 (Western Cape)
between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp
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Western Cape
The Western Cape is a province in the south west of South Africa. The capital is Cape Town. Prior to 1994, the region that now forms the Western Cape was part of the much larger Cape Province...
, Province of South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
on the Regional road R45 (Western Cape)
R45 (Western Cape)
The R45 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Saldanha with Villiersdorp via Vredenburg, Malmesbury and Paarl. The route is mostly a two-lane wide-shouldered highway, however sections within Paarl and between Vredenburg and Saldanha are dual-carriageways. The R45 is co-signed with the...
between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp
Villiersdorp
Villiersdorp is a small town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa in the Overberg region; population 15,678.Unlike most of the geographical region which specialises in wheat and canola farming, the Villiersdorp Valley is now agriculturally and micro-climatatically more similar to...
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Be Aware
- Skill level: Novice (Caution â?? Conservative speed recommended)
- Road Condition: Tarred surface, tight turns, precipitous edge
- Remarks: Fast road frequented by fast superbikes and slow tourists. Beautiful views.