South Africa, Mpumalanga
Escarpment road past God's Window and the vast Blyde River Canyon.
Length
60 km
In miles
37.3 mi
Driving time
1 hr 30 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
Graskop to Blyde Canyon, following the R532. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Mist common in summer
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