The inhumane climb to Hanskop with 27% ramps

Hanskop is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1,159m (3,802ft) above sea level, located in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Hanskop

Where is Hanskop?

The peak, also known as Hanse Kop, is located south of Cape Town on South Africa’s southwest coast.

What’s at the summit of Hanskop?

The summit is crowned with numerous communications towers. It provides 360-degree vistas of the greater Cape Town area and the Overberg region.

Is the road to Hanskop paved?

The road to the summit is fully paved but pretty narrow and steep. Access to the summit can be closed at any time with a gate. This road can get very slippery after rain.

How long is the road to Hanskop?

Starting from Grabouw, at 360m above sea level, the ascent is 11.3 km (7.02 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 799 meters. The average gradient is 7.07%, hitting a grueling 27% on some of the ramps.
Pic: Gerhard Swart

 

 

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