Highlight • Mountain Pass
Haast Pass Summit (564 m)
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ALZ Sigmaringen
December 29, 2025
Cycling
The Haast Pass is a major crossing on New Zealand's South Island, connecting the west coast with the east coast. If you're cycling from the north, you'll reach the Haast Pass after a long and challenging ride through the mountains. The maximum gradient is 16%!
The Haast Pass sits at an altitude of approximately 564 meters above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the Haast River. The road winds through a beautiful landscape of rocks, forests, and waterfalls.
The Haast Pass sits at an altitude of approximately 564 meters above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the Haast River. The road winds through a beautiful landscape of rocks, forests, and waterfalls.
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Elevation 580 m
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