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Breedt's Nek Pass is a mountain pass located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, near the town of Barrydale. It was constructed in 1901 during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) by British forces under the command of Colonel Henry Douglas Breedt, after whom the pass is named. The pass was built as a strategic military route to connect the interior of the Klein Karoo with the coastal regions, facilitating the movement of troops and supplies. It is a gravel road that traverses the Langeberg mountain range, rising to an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters above sea level. The pass is known for its steep gradients, sharp bends, and scenic views, and it remains in use today as a secondary road for local traffic and tourism.

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