Moteng Pass | |
Elevation M: | 2820 |
Range: | Maloti mountains |
Map: | Lesotho |
Coords: | -28.7558°N 28.6003°W |
The Moteng pass is a steep tarred pass in the Maloti mountains of Lesotho, reaching a height of .[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.