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SaveSituated at the junction of the C14 and the C24 Solitaire is a much frequented stopover for visitors to Sossusvlei, the Naukluft Mountains and Walvis Bay. The laid-back settlement of Solitaire provides petrol, tire repair, a post office and a supermarket; all of which can be scarce in this pristine but desolate area.
Solitaire’s claim to fame is the Namibia’s best apple crumble made by Big Moose. The Namibian baker also makes famous bread and was visited by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman on their Long Way Down.
Solitaire’s claim to fame is the Namibia’s best apple crumble made by Big Moose. The Namibian baker also makes famous bread and was visited by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman on their Long Way Down.
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Solitaire Lodge, Solitaire Desert Farm, Cafe van der Lee, McGregor's Bakery, Tsondab General Dealer, Solitaire Petrol, Solitaire Activity Centre
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- Mountain Bike
77 trails
- E-Bike
76 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
30 trails
- Hike
82 trails
- Trail Running
82 trails
Region Details
- 27
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- 27
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Region Status
Open as of Apr 8, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 82
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 77
- Trails E-Bike
- 76
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 40
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 30
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 82
- Trails Trail Running
- 82
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 221 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 88 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,903 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,571 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,328 ft
- Reports
- 438
- Photos
- 48
- Completed Counter
- 312
Sub Regions
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Donkerhoek Desert Trails
- 9
- 21
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Namibgrens Guest Farm
- 1
- 12
- 6
- 1
Popular Solitaire Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 650 ft • 8 ft • 15 •
Popular white difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 258 ft • 11 •
Lovely trail at the foot of a mountain, with amazing fews. Eats the legs, as it goes up and down.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 125 ft • 11 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 125 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 349 ft • 11 •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 349 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,076 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 13 miles • 772 ft • 8 •
Less popular blue difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 772 ft green climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 hour4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 11 miles • 589 ft • 8 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 589 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 525 ft • 8 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 525 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.
Solitaire Mountain Bike Routes
DDT: Arne's 20 May Route (53km) Featured
33 miles • 2,602 ft • 5 • Loop •
This Route is the motherlode of Fonkerhoek Desert Trails!
Donkerhoek Desert Course - 30km Featured
18 miles • 1,196 ft • 7 • Loop •
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Donkerhoek Desert Course - 53km Featured
33 miles • 2,589 ft • 10 • Loop •
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Donkerhoek Game Camp (short) Featured
15 miles • 1,001 ft • 7 • Loop •
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DDT: Arne's 20 May Route (33km) Featured
21 miles • 1,304 ft • 8 • Loop •
This Route is a moderately dificult route that takes you up to the North East and then back to Sidewinder....
Photos of Solitaire Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macrustler | wishlist | route | activity #96141010 | Jun 3, 2026 @ 1:26am Jun 3, 2026 |
| macrustler | add | route | activity #96071917 and 1 more | Jun 2, 2026 @ 3:36am Jun 2, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #93013351 | Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:11am Apr 20, 2026 |
| FRC | update | trail | activity #92964565 and 20 more | Apr 19, 2026 @ 11:03am Apr 19, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #92780843 and 6 more | Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:29am Apr 17, 2026 |
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Completionist0 awarded -
10 Blue Trails3 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k8 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k8 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 77 | 206 miles | 8,609 ft | 82 miles | 3,573 ft | #857 | #3 | 48 | 436 | 12 | 181 | |
| E-Bike | 76 | 206 miles | 8,606 ft | 82 miles | 3,573 ft | #415 | #5 | 401 | 11 | 18 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 40 | 139 miles | 3,645 ft | 53 miles | 3,343 ft | #7,765 | #4 | 161 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 7 miles | 387 ft | 3 miles | 430 ft | #683 | #3 | 39 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 30 | 44 miles | 1,637 ft | 18 miles | 2,818 ft | #155 | #3 | 49 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 62 miles | 1,017 ft | 23 miles | 2,835 ft | 73 | ||||||
| Hike | 82 | 221 miles | 9,902 ft | 88 miles | 3,573 ft | #644 | #3 | 430 | 3 | 16 | ||
| Trail Running | 82 | 221 miles | 9,902 ft | 88 miles | 3,573 ft | #453 | #3 | 430 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 62 miles | 1,017 ft | 23 miles | 2,835 ft | 73 | ||||||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 62 miles | 1,017 ft | 23 miles | 2,835 ft | 1 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 62 miles | 1,017 ft | 23 miles | 2,835 ft | 73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Solitaire?
Solitaire has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Solitaire?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Solitaire are:
- Sidewinder (4.1/5)
- Death Valley North (4.1/5)
- JT5 (0/5)
- East West Best (Temp) (0/5)
- JT2 (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Solitaire?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Solitaire. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Solitaire?
The longest trail in Solitaire is JT3 at 13.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Solitaire?
The best hiking trails in Solitaire are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Solitaire?
The best trail running trails in Solitaire are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Solitaire?
Solitaire has a total of 82 trails. Of those, 77 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Solitaire to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Solitaire?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Solitaire is JT3 with 772 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Solitaire?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Solitaire is JT3 with 779 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Solitaire?
Solitaire supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Solitaire?
The following bike services are available in Solitaire:
- Other (1)
- Club (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Race/Event Organizer (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Solitaire?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Solitaire is Beppo's Bluff with an average grade of 3.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Can I ride an ebike in Solitaire?
Yes, Solitaire supports e-bike riding. There are 75 trails in Solitaire that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Solitaire?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Solitaire are: View all mountain biking routes in Solitaire.
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What is the highest summit in Solitaire?
The highest summit in Solitaire is Gamsberg at 7,710 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Solitaire?
The most popular Strava segments in Solitaire are:
- Spreetshoogte to Namibgrens (153 athletes)
- Windwaai (87 athletes)
- Better on the beach (51 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Solitaire?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Solitaire. View all adaptive trails in Solitaire for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Solitaire?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Solitaire directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Solitaire?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Solitaire: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Solitaire.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Solitaire?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Solitaire are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Solitaire?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Solitaire are:
- JT5 (0/5)
- East West Best (Temp) (0/5)
- JT2 (0/5)
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