Skyrim:Border Gates

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Border gates are unmarked gates and pathways at the edges of the map that mark the borders to neighboring provinces. They can not be entered under normal circumstances, even though some are

Dunmeth Pass[edit]

Landmark:
Border Gates
(view on map)
Respawn Time 10 days
Region
Eastmarch
Location
East of Windhelm
View of Dunmeth Pass looking west

Border Gates is a mountain pass and one of the few traversable roads through the Velothi Mountains between northwest Morrowind and northeast Skyrim.

On the Morrowind side, the pass is near the city of Blacklight, and in Skyrim, it emerges near the city of Windhelm. It historically served as a significant avenue of trade for Windhelm, although traffic has likely diminished since the Red Year.

Hammerfell Gate[edit]

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An open gate found near Halldir's Cairn in southwest Falkreath Hold. According to the paper and satellite maps, it leads into Hammerfell near Elinhir.

High Rock Pass[edit]

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A mountain pass is found in western Haafingar. According to the satellite map, it is a traversable road that runs through the Druadach Mountains between northeast High Rock and northwest Skyrim.

Morrowind Gate[edit]

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An open gate is found near Fort Dawnguard in the southeast Rift. According to the Prima Guide, it leads into Morrowind.

Pale Pass[edit]

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Pale Pass is a closed gate found near Southfringe Sanctum in the southeatern part of Falkreath Hold. Though not named in-game, it is marked as Pale Pass and leads into the Jerall Mountains according to the paper map bundled with the gam.