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C28 Windhoek to Swakopmund via Bosua Pass
The C28 is the 319 km direct gravel route from Windhoek to Swakopmund across the Khomas Hochland, climbing to 1,924 m before dropping down the 1:5 Bosua Pass into the Namib-Naukluft Park. It is slower than the tarred route via Okahandja but crosses empty highland farms and the open Namib gravel plains.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow a full day; the road is gravel and has no fuel stations between Windhoek and Swakopmund. The Bosua Pass reaches gradients of about 20 % and can become impassable for sedans after rain, so check conditions first.
Weather check
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-22.5605, 17.0658
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Look out over the Khomas Hochland from the high point of the road
- Descend the Bosua Pass in low gear
- Cross the gravel plains of the Namib-Naukluft Park
- Detour to the Moon Landscape near Swakopmund
- Finish at the Swakopmund seafront
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
+1068 m
Total Descent
-2693 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
11.3
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.28
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: 102.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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