Waterkloof Hiking Trail

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Hardap Region, Namibia

9.9 miles (16.0 km) · 1,697 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Waterkloof Hiking Trail is a 9.9-mile loop route in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Hardap Region, Namibia, gaining 1,697 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 1,063 feet at an average 11.4% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (16.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,697 ft (517 m)
Average gain	171 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	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

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%

Questions about Waterkloof Hiking Trail

How much elevation gain does Waterkloof Hiking Trail have?

Waterkloof Hiking Trail has 1,697 ft (517 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (16.0 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Waterkloof Hiking Trail?

The difficulty score for Waterkloof Hiking Trail is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 66.1% 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.

What is the longest climb on Waterkloof Hiking Trail?

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%.