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C40 Grootberg Pass: Kamanjab to Palmwag
The C40 west of Kamanjab climbs over the Grootberg Pass at 1,629 m on the edge of the Etendeka plateau and descends towards Palmwag in the Kunene region. Road conditions on the pass are often poor and a 4x4 is recommended for visitors.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow 2-3 hours. Fill up at Kamanjab, the last fuel before Palmwag, and drive the pass slowly; check road conditions after rain.
Weather check
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-19.6208, 14.8436
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Stop at the top of Grootberg Pass
- Look out over the Etendeka basalt tablelands
- Watch for desert-adapted elephants near the road
- Visit Grootberg Lodge on the plateau rim
- Continue to Palmwag and the Palmwag veterinary gate
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
+564 m
Total Descent
-880 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
12.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.22
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: 53.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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