This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Libreville to Lambaréné on the N1
The main N1 highway from the capital inland through Kougouleu and Bifoun to Lambaréné on the Ogooué River, home of the Albert Schweitzer Hospital. Reports put the road at about 228-237 km.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Plan 3-4 hours. Road quality varies from good to heavily potholed; drive in daylight and allow extra time in the rainy season.
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0.3928, 9.4543
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 0.3928, 9.4543 @ 9m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Visit the Albert Schweitzer Hospital museum
- Take a pirogue on the Ogooué lakes
- Cross the Ogooué bridges into Lambaréné
- Stop at roadside markets
- Look over the rainforest along the way
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
+587 m
Total Descent
-526 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
4.7
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.6
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: 45.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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