Langeberg
Langeberg | |
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Robertson | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Keeromsberg |
Elevation | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) |
Listing | List of mountain ranges of South Africa |
Coordinates | 33°33′43″S 19°36′09″E / 33.56194°S 19.60250°E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 250 km (160 mi) NW/SE |
Width | 20 km (12 mi) NE/SW |
Geography | |
Country | Montagu |
The Langeberg Range is a
Etymology
The name is Dutch and means "long mountain" [1]
Physiography and geology
The range runs roughly NW/SE in its western part and in an east-west direction in its mid and eastern section and is approximately 250 km long, from Worcester, past Robertson, Montagu, Swellendam, Heidelberg and Riversdale to the proximity of George.
The Langeberg's most westerly point is located 5 km east of the town of
The Langeberg Range is composed mostly of Table Mountain Sandstone and the range is part of the Cape Fold Belt.[3]
Ecology
On the southern slopes of the range mountain fynbos can be found, with Afromontane forest patches found in deep secluded gorges, while on the drier northern slopes karroid scrub is found.[4]
Protected areas
There are the following protected areas along the range:
- The Marloth Nature Reserve, in the area where the highest peaks are found
- The Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, which includes the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve near Barrydale
- The Garcia State Forest
Mountain passes
The range is traversed by four mountain passes, from west to east, they are:
- Cogmanskloof Pass, linking Ashton.
- Garcia's Pass, linking Ladismith, Western Cape
- Cloetes Pass, linking Ladismith, Western Cape
See also
References
- ^ [Dictionary of Southern African Place Names by Dr P.E. Raper]
- ^ [Dictionary of Southern African Place Names by Dr P.E. Raper]
- ^ The Cape Fold Belt
- ^ Swellendam Hiking Guide