This smallish pass is located on a gravel road (P2243) that starts and ends at two different points on the R354 between Matjiesfontein and Sutherland. It provides an interesting alternative to the mainstream Verlatenkloof Passroute, but is longer and slower. This road traverses three passes in a long left hand loop to the west before it rejoins the R354 near the summit of the Verlatenkloof Pass. The three passes include this pass (Bakenshoogte), Smoushoogteand the much bigger Komsberg Pass. Bakenshoogte translates into Beacon Heights.
The pass is 4,6 km long and displays an altitude variance of 103m producing an average gradient of a comfortable 1:45 with the steepest parts near the summit reaching 1:16. Add in only 6 gentle curves and you have an easy and safe drive ahead of you. The pass offers magnificent wildflowers in springtime and traverses very close by two attractive farm-steads.