[3] They rise to a maximum height of 2077 m just north of the town of Tulbagh as Groot Winterhoek peak.

[3] The towns of Saron and Porterville are located at the foot the mountain range's western side.

Mammals found in the range include klipspringer, grey rhebok, grysbok, Cape mountain leopard (Felis leopardus var.

[1] A wide range of indigenous plant species, such as Agathosma, Aspalathus linearis and various proteas (all of which are harvested commercially), naturally grow in the area.

Examples of San rock art dating back 6000 years can be found throughout the mountains.