Namib-Naukluft National Park, Hardap Region, Namibia
9.9 miles (16.0 km) · 1,670 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 9.9 mi (16.0 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Average gain | 168 ft per mile (32 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.7 mi, 1,467 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 24.9% |
| Runnable | 73% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 5.9 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 35% |
| Mild uphill | 27% |
| Moderate uphill | 8% |
| Steep uphill | 5% |
| Mild downhill | 5% |
| Moderate downhill | 6% |
| Steep downhill | 14% |
Waterkloof Hiking Trail has 1,670 ft (509 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (16.0 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Waterkloof Hiking Trail is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 55% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Waterkloof Hiking Trail runs 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and gains 1,467 ft (447 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.9%.
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