Houwhoek Pass is a pass on the N2 national road between

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Retrieved 1 November 2022 The pass is a dual carriageway and the summit is at 340m above sea level. The Overberg branch line as well as the gravel road of the old Houwhoek Pass are nearby, following a similar route but closer to the Jakkals River. The Houw Hoek Hotel and Houw Hoek Farm Stall are close to the summit of the pass.

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Mountain passes of the Western Cape N2 road (South Africa) Elgin, Western Cape {{WesternCape-geo-stub