page_title: Gamkaskloof
section_title: Activities
hierarchical_section_title: Gamkaskloof / Activities
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: The Hell / Die Hell' / af:Gamkaskloof au fr:Swartberg Pass, province du fr:Cap-Occidental, fr:Afrique du Sud English: Gamkaskloof at Swartberg Pass, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
context_page_description: The Gamkaskloof, also known as Die Hel, is a narrow, isolated valley about 20 kilometres long and a maximum of 600 metres wide. The valley is located in the Swartberg mountain range, which is part of the Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
context_section_description: Gamkaskloof's isolation makes it popular among sports enthusiasts. Hiking is a popular activity. The valley also hosts a mountain bike race named To Hell & Back, and a trail run known as the MadScientists' Midnight Hell Run (formerly the Moonlight Hell Run). A number of adventure races have also used Gamkaskloof as part of their route.
caption: The crossroad to Gamkaskloof at the Swartberg Pass in 2008
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