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Swakopmund to Walvis Bay Coast Road
The B2 coast road runs south from Swakopmund between the Atlantic beach and the dunes of the Dorob National Park to Walvis Bay, passing Langstrand and Dune 7. At Walvis Bay the lagoon is a feeding ground for flamingos.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow 30-40 minutes. Morning fog is common on the coast; drive with lights on and watch for sand blown onto the road.
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-22.6769, 14.5290
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Climb Dune 7 near Walvis Bay
- Stop at the beach at Langstrand
- See flamingos on the Walvis Bay lagoon
- Walk the Swakopmund jetty
- Book a Sandwich Harbour or dolphin cruise from Walvis Bay
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
+38 m
Total Descent
-49 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
2.5
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.14
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: 53.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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