This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Pointe-Noire to Dolisie through the Mayombe
The paved RN1 from the coast at Pointe-Noire through the forested hills of the Mayombe massif to Dolisie. The section opened in 2011 as part of the Pointe-Noire-Brazzaville highway.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 160 km and 2.5-3 hours. Winding road with heavy trucks in the hills; drive in daylight. Do not continue east into the Pool region without checking current advice.
Weather check
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-4.7978, 11.8505
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Drive through the Mayombe rainforest
- Stop at the 'porte du Mayombe' viewpoint
- Visit Dimonika biosphere reserve
- See the Makola salt pans near Pointe-Noire
- Explore Dolisie
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
+1709 m
Total Descent
-1368 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
18.3
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: 39.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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