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Tweede Water Rock Formations – Eerstewater Canyon loop from Schoemanshoek

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South Africa

Tweede Water Rock Formations – Eerstewater Canyon loop from Schoemanshoek

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Tweede Water Rock Formations – Eerstewater Canyon loop from Schoemanshoek

04:40

46.5km

1,580m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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1

171 m

Water Point 3 – Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Before the final brutal climb into the clouds at the 140km mark

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11.3 km

Swartberg Pass

Mountain Pass

3

22.6 km

Tweede Water Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

This place was truly amazing.

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23.2 km

Eerstewater Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

If your staying in Prince Albert and want to go mountain biking or a scenic drive the Swartberg Pass is the place to go. I cycled through but you can …

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46.5 km

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Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

18.1 km

4.80 km

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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