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C26 Gamsberg Pass and Kuiseb Pass: Windhoek to Walvis Bay
This gravel route leaves Windhoek on the C26, crosses the Khomas Hochland and drops off the escarpment by the Gamsberg Pass, then joins the C14 to cross the Kuiseb Canyon at the Kuiseb Pass before running across the Namib to Walvis Bay. It is the standard alternative when the Gaub Pass on the C14 is closed.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow a full day. The C14 section is gravel with corrugation, loose sand and protruding rocks on its rough stretches, so drive slowly and carry water and a spare tyre. There is no fuel between Windhoek and Walvis Bay on this route.
Weather check
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-22.5605, 17.0658
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Look out from the Gamsberg Pass viewpoint
- See the flat-topped Gamsberg mountain
- Stop at the Kuiseb Canyon bridge
- Cross the Namib gravel plains
- Finish at the Walvis Bay lagoon
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+966 m
Total Descent
-2607 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
10.1
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.33
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 100.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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