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Moka to Ureca via Belebú
Rough highland and forest route from Moka over to Belebú and down to Ureca on Bioko's wild south coast, gateway to the Gran Caldera de Luba Scientific Reserve and its sea-turtle beaches.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Operators quote 3-4 hours by 4x4 from Malabo to Ureca. A 4x4 is needed and the route can be impassable after heavy rain. Go with a local guide.
Weather check
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3.3515, 8.6606
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Visit the Ureca turtle beaches (November-February)
- Walk to waterfalls near Ureca
- Look for primates in the Luba caldera forest
- See Moka's highland villages
- Stop at Belebú
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
+1410 m
Total Descent
-2759 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
73.1
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
4.06
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: 64.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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