The Rock Trails
@ Spitzkoppe
About
Nature Trails
Supporting sustainable tourism. Experience the most iconic wild walking, running and mountain biking trails for yourself.
Route descriptions
24 km & 10 km running and walking trails
This route takes athletes around the Spitzkoppe mountain and back to the starting point in a circular route.
It is mostly jeep track and gravel road, with no technical areas and limited elevation.
This can also be a nice relaxing mountain bike trail for those who are not keen on the longer distances.
CAUTION:
The heat and dust can cause dehydration, so ensure that you have enough water with you, or a back-up vehicle available.
Cellphone reception is not guaranteed on this route, so make sure people know where you are going and when to expect you back.This route is inside the campsite, and is therefore not marked in detail.
The trail is a mixture of gravel road, sandy jeep track, and some part over flat rocks. It is non-technical with limited elevation.
CAUTION:
Vehicle traffic poses a danger, as the route follows the main road through the campsite.
65 & 35 km mountain bike trails
This trail is mainly jeep track and rocky, with some sandy patches and occasional deep sand.
There is one hill on the trail that is fairly technical and has loose rocks, so please be cautious on the descent. The trail is mainly jeep track and rocky, but has many stretches running through thick river sand.
It is not an easy route, but if you do get lost in any way, you can just travel back towards the Spitzkoppe mountain, which is always in view and can help guide you home.
In the heat, with limited shade, it is important to carry enough water and food supplies with you for this route, and to ensure that someone is aware of your location, as there is limited cellphone coverage on the route.
There is one hill in the middle of the trail that is fairly technical and has loose rocks, so please be cautious on the descent. The last portion runs through the village, so be aware of pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
CAUTION:
The last portion runs through the village, so be aware of pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
Testimonials
The Rock has always been one of my favourite events. In this way, I can now fit it in whenever I have a chance to camp at Spitzkoppe, one of my favourite camping spots in Namibia.
We are always happy to welcome tourists in our area, especially adventure tourists who have an appreciation of the beautiful landscape of the Spitzkoppe mountain.
We never knew Namibia had such amazing landscapes! The wide open spaces made us feel free and it was great to walk along the trail around the mountain as a family.
Gallery
Single track
Ideal mountain bike trails
The Rock
Iconic mountain is always in the background
Untamed and free
The desert landscape will stay with you
Spitzkoppe community
A village that welcomes visitors warmly
Test your limits
Trails for every level
