This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Hartmann Valley Track
A remote track up the Hartmann Valley in Namibia's far north-west: from the Kaokoland gravel plains through the wide, sandy valley between the Hartmann Mountains to the Kunene River and the Angolan border. Fairy circles, oryx and the occasional Himba settlement are the only signs of life in this landscape.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 70 km one way on sand and gravel, returning by the same route. This is expedition country: travel with two vehicles, and carry extra fuel, water for several days, recovery gear and a satellite communicator. The fragile desert crust takes decades to recover, so never drive off the existing tracks.
Weather check
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-17.7727, 12.3029
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Reach the Kunene River on the Angolan border
- See fields of fairy circles in the valley sand
- Spot oryx and springbok on the desert plains
- Drive through the stark Hartmann Mountains
- Camp under some of Namibia's darkest skies
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
+198 m
Total Descent
-770 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
14.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.09
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: 52.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Hartmann Valley Track
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