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Lubango to Tundavala Gap Ride
Climb from Lubango up the Huíla plateau to the Tundavala gap, a fissure in the escarpment overlooking the lowlands toward Moçâmedes. The road ends at viewpoints on the cliff edge.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 18-20 km each way, climbing most of the way out. Stay away from the unfenced cliff edges. Mornings are clearer before cloud builds.
Weather check
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-14.9195, 13.4900
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: -14.9195, 13.4900 @ 1765m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Look over the Tundavala gap
- See the Namibe lowlands far below
- Ride across the Huíla plateau
- Visit the Cristo Rei statue in Lubango
- Combine with Serra da Leba
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
+497 m
Total Descent
-7 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
22.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.49
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: 39.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Lubango to Tundavala Gap Ride
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