Maselspoort is a resort complex in Mangaung in the Free State province of South Africa.

Maselspoort
View of the Mazelspoort Dam
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Coordinates: 29.036167°S 26.402567°E / -29.036167; 26.402567
Country	South Africa
Province	Free State
Municipality	Mangaung
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)

Maselspoort is situated on the banks of the Modder River, 23 km (14 mi) from Bloemfontein. It is a popular resort town for Bloemfontein city dwellers, and a popular fishing spot.[1]

It was originally known as "Mazel's Pass", after a Mr Mazel who owned the land. In 1904 a major water works was opened at Maselspoort, and in 1927 Harvard University erected the Boyden Observatory. The then-Prince George of England stopped at Maselspoort in 1934 as part of a visit to Bloemfontein.[1]

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