Moteng Pass | |
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![]() Top of Monteng Pass | |
Elevation | 2,820 m (9,252 ft) |
Location | Lesotho |
Range | Maloti mountains |
Coordinates | 28°45′21″S 28°36′01″E / 28.75583°S 28.60028°E |
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The Moteng pass is a steep tarred pass in the Maloti mountains of Lesotho, reaching a height of 2,820 m (9,250 ft). [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 snowfall 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.
Moteng Pass | |
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![]() Top of Monteng Pass | |
Elevation | 2,820 m (9,252 ft) |
Location | Lesotho |
Range | Maloti mountains |
Coordinates | 28°45′21″S 28°36′01″E / 28.75583°S 28.60028°E |
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (December 2006) |
The Moteng pass is a steep tarred pass in the Maloti mountains of Lesotho, reaching a height of 2,820 m (9,250 ft). [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 snowfall 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.