Beware of landmines on the road to Sheikh Pass
Sheikh Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.497m (4,911ft) above sea level, located in the northwestern Sahil province of Somaliland, in Somalia.
Where is Sheikh Pass?
The pass is located in the Togdheer region of Somaliland. The views from the summit are stunning.
Is the road through Sheikh Pass paved?
The winding road to the summit, also known as Shiikh Pass, is fully paved but pretty steep, with countless turns. Beware of landmines.
How long is the road through Sheikh Pass?
Set high in the Golis Mountains, the pass road is 13.9 km (8.63 miles) long, running north-south from Laaleys to Sheikh, also known as Shiikh.
Pic: Ismael Ahmed Siad