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 | |
|---|---|
 Top of Moteng 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 |
  Location in Lesotho | |
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References
edit- ^ Road Sign Elevation Photo, Jaco van Tonder, 2006
- ^ Map of Lesotho Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, South and North Sheet, Lesotho Government, 1978
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