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This article is about the mountain pass. For other uses, see Moteng (disambiguation).
Moteng Pass
Top of Monteng Pass
Elevation2,820 m (9,252 ft)
LocationLesotho
RangeMaloti mountains
Moteng Pass is located in Lesotho
Moteng Pass
Location in Lesotho
Moteng Pass 2809 meter

The Moteng pass is a steep tarred pass in the Maloti mountains of Lesotho, reaching a height of 2820 metres.[1] It is one of two passes that links the town of Butha-Buthe with the diamond mining town of Mokhotlong, the other pass being the Mahlasela pass.[2] Heavy snowfalls frequently closes the pass in winter. The pass is 7.9 km long, with the last stage being extremely dangerous in winter due to patches of ice.

References

  1. ^ Road Sign Elevation Photo, Jaco van Tonder, 2006
  2. ^ Map of Lesotho, South and North Sheet, Lesotho Government, 1978
Snow on Moteng pass 24 July 2016
Snow on the Moteng Pass


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