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Marienburg Destination Guide
Delve into Marienburg in South Africa
Marienburg in the region of Eastern Cape is located in South Africa - some 626 mi or ( 1008 km ) South-West of Pretoria , the country's capital .
Local time in Marienburg is now 04:59 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Quthing, Mohale's Hoek, Sanddrif, Lottering, and Heights. While being here, you might want to check out Quthing . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Marienburg ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Otter Trail
The Otter Trail is a hiking trail along the Garden Route coast of South Africa and is named for the Cape Clawless Otter which occurs in this region.
Located at -34.02 23.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Paul Sauer Bridge
The Paul Sauer Bridge is a concrete arch bridge over the Storms River in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It carries road traffic for the N2 national highway. The Paul Sauer or Storms River Bridge in South Africa, built in 1955, was designed by Italian engineer Ricardo Morandi. The arch, which spans 328 feet, was constructed in a unique fashion.
Located at -33.97 23.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Langkloof
The Langkloof is a 160 km long valley in South Africa, lying between Herold, a small village north of George, and Humansdorp. The kloof was given its name by Isaq Schrijver in 1689, and more thoroughly explored by a later expedition under ensign August Frederik Beutler in 1752. The valley has been farmed since 1760 and is an important fruit-growing region, specifically of apples.
Located at -33.83 23.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Formosa Peak
Formosa Peak or Peak Formosa, at 1675 metres, is the highest point of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, a coastal range located along the Garden Route in South Africa. The peak was first recorded in 1576 during a mapping voyage by the Portuguese navigator and cartographer, Manuel de Mesquita Perestrelo, when his ship put in at Plettenberg Bay, which he named 'Bahia Formosa' or 'beautiful bay'. The peak, which was visible from the bay, was also named 'Formosa'.
Located at -33.86 23.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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