Meiringspoort Halfmarathon op De Rust
Meiringspoort Halfmarathon op De Rust
15 Oktober 2016
De Rust & Meiringspoort, Western Cape - SA Hotspots
We travel to a guest house where we look over an amazing view while taking in the fresh air. We proceed to travel to Meiringspoort where we jump into the waterfall and soak up the sunshine and cool water!
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Meiringspoort near De Rust
Meiringspoort - one of the most beautiful routes in South Africa
The Meiringspoort section in the Swartberg between De Rust and Klaarstroom follows the gorge cut by the Groot River is a scenic drive crossing twelve old drifts (replaced by bridges today).
Meiringspoort (N12) Part 1 - V3 - 2016 - Mountain Passes of South Africa
For full details on this pass, as well as all the passes and poorts of South Africa, including GPS, technical, safety, historical and tourism information, plus a fully interactive, dual view Phoca map showing printable directions from where you are with time and distance pre-calculated, go to MountainPassesSouthAfrica.co.za
Meiringspoort, 29 May 2013
South Africa's Karoo and Klein (little) Karoo regions are separated by the Swartberg (black mountain) range. Meiringspoort, where the Grootrivier (big river) cuts through the mountain range, is on the N12 between Beaufort West in the Karoo and Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo and is one of the most scenic mountain passes in the Western Cape. In the Poort the road crosses the Grootrivier 25 times. Join us for a drive through Meiringspoort, heading south between Klaarstroom and De Rust in the early afternoon. Lots of thanks to Maggie who had to hold the camera up until her arms hurt!
For information about Meiringspoort, see
Drive through De Rust, Western Cape, South Africa
Just a short video driving through the beatiful little town of De Rust at the foot of the Swartberg mountains in South Africa
Village Trading Post De Rust South Africa
Village Trading Post De Rust South Africa
The hospitality & best food you will ever have
A visit to Klaarstroom
Klaarstroom is a village in Prince Albert Local Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at the northern end of Meiringspoort, about 60 km east of Prince Albert and 95 km north-west of Uniondale. The village De Rust is on the other side of Meiringspoort
Photo's © Erna Conradie
Video: Abri van Vuuren
Meiringspoort Pass: Motorcycle Ride with Due South Motorcycle Tours South Africa
Motorcycle ride along Meiringspoort Pass, Western Cape, South Africa. The pass is both, a masterpiece of engineering and a stunning road to ride. Admire the majestic sandstone cliff walls and breathtaking rock formations as you follow the natural gorge created by the Groot Rivier (the Big River), crossing it 25 times over a distance of 25 kilometer. The pass is part of the N 12 national road, crossing the Swartberg mountain range as a connection between the Little Karoo and the Great Karoo. Footage was taken on a late sunday morning in August 2019, with the clear winter sun high up, illuminating the rocks and bringing them to life. We rode it from north to south, i.e. from the tranquil village of Klaarstrom to the slightly busier town of De Rust. For more information on motorcycling and motorcycle touring in South Africa, visit our website due-south.co.za.
One Night in De Rust, South Africa - part 1
On our road trip along the south coast of South Africa, we stop off outside a place called De Rust and decide to make full use of the campsites bar after 2 rounds of Ring of Fire. This was well into the night . . .
Meiringspoort se waterval in die Swartberge naby De Rust.
Meiringspoort se waterval in die Swartberge naby De Rust.
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De Rust : 12 - 13 Januarie 2015
De Rust
Swartberg Pass Waterfall via De Rust - Oudtshoorn - Video 2 of 2
DE RUST -- THE PASSPORT TO MANY DESTINATIONS
The quaint village of De Rust, situated on the N12 (known also as the R62) might only be a dot on the map but it has one great advantage. It is just the right place for an overnight stop en route to one of many destinations.
Nestled between the Swartberg and Kammanassie mountains, the village is the gateway to the Great and Little Karoos -- the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Cape, Free State, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
For many years De Rust was just a small village on the way from Beaufort West to the beautiful Garden Route. Apart from stopping for the essential bite to eat, no one took much notice of their surroundings. But things have changed. Recently De Rust became the home of different visitors -- radio and TV broadcasts, film producers, magazine and newspaper reporters writing articles, a photographers' conference and many more.
MEIRINGSPOORT - THE BIG ATTRACTION
In November 1996, after torrential rain in the Karoo, flooding in Meiringspoort caused almost the entire road and every little drift to be washed away. On reconstruction of the roads and drifts, beautiful picnic spots were added as was the resting place at the waterfall, and the area has become one of the most visited spots in the Little Karoo.
Meiringspoort is probably our biggest draw card.
This incredible passageway of towering sandstone cliffs that pierce the heart of the Swartberg Mountain range will leave you breathless and the plant diversity is unbelievable. Some plant species are known all over the world. The world famous geranium (Pelargonium Zonale) originates from this area. During 1689 Hendrik Oldenland collected wild geranium here. Seeds and cuttings were later sent to Europe where it was cultivated by the Duchess of Beaufort in England during 1710. This plant is still acknowledged as one of the important parents of the massive geranium industry in Europe and America. (Because of its origin, you can find a geranium in almost every garden in De Rust).
A variety of birds and small animals can be seen -- you might even spot a black African eagle hunting dassies or find baboons guarding the road side.
Halfway through the gorge you can stop at the Information Kiosk where the history of Meiringspoort is displayed as well as samples of some of the different plant species growing in the Poort. Take a walk up to the impressive waterfall well hidden in the deep ravine, and visited in 1925 by the then Prince of Wales. The water drops some 60 m into a deep pool. Legend has it that a mermaid hides here -- you may be lucky enough to see her! Enjoy the quietness and beauty of this undisturbed spot.
DE RUST -- GATEWAY TO
PINCE ALBERT AND SWARTBERG PASS -The very popular circular route through the Meiringspoort gorge takes you to Klaarstroom (Clear Stream) - a neat village with a shop where you can still buy groceries directly over the counter and candy in a paper cone. The century old police station is a well-maintained historic building. In the Anglican Church yard a number of Anglo Boer War graves can be seen. Continue your journey to Prince Albert, famous for their olive products. Spend some time roaming the streets and shops, then begin your trip over the Swartberg Pass. This 52 km pass is one of the most beautiful creations on earth and with its spectacular cliffs and majestic views is really something to experience. On top of the pass is the turn off to Die Hel (Gamkas Kloof -- Valley of the Lion). It will take about 2 hours to drive down the road, as it is quite steep, but with all the small buck, veld animals, plants and flowers and its natural beauty, you won't even notice the time. On the Oudtshoorn side of the pass, are the Cango caves with its columns, staligtites and fairy like crystal pools. If you haven't been there, do visit.
Returning on the winding Oude Muragie farm road, you will pass the Rust and Vrede waterfall. Take a walk on the pathway which leads to the crystal clear pool at the bottom of the waterfall. Magnificent! Savour the beautiful mountains and farmlands as you meander back to De Rust.
UP AND DOWN THE MOUNTAIN PASSES
SWARTBERG PASS (gravel road)-- built by Thomas Bain more than 100 years ago, links Prince Albert in the Great Karoo with Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo, and reaches an altitude of 1585 m above sea level. Its breathtaking scenery demands that you get out of your car and experience the real beauty of mother nature -- about 1 hours drive from De Rust.
MEIRINGSPOORT (tarred road)-- The fantastic 21 km gorge of towering sandstone cliffs links the Great and Little Karoo and starts 2 km outside De Rust.
Meiringspoort
A quick motorcycle trip from De Rust up through Meringspoort.
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De Rust
De Rust is a small village in a farming community between Oudtshoorn and Beaufort West in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Meiringspoort oorstroom
Na baie reën was meiringspoort gesluit vir 'n paar ure weens verspoellings.
Meiringspoort is weer oopgestel.
Video: Verskaf
Day 5 - Visit tot he Meiringspoort waterfall & Baviaans
Visit tot he Meiringspoort waterfall & Baviaans Kloof
Update: Meiringspoort steeds gesluit
Gerugte doen die rondte dat Meiringspoort oop is vir verkeer. Dit is onwaar. Die streek se provinsiale verkeershoof, Gerald Bekker, het gesê die vlak van die rivier word gemonitor.
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