more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:20:03
Avg time
-298 ft
Altitude change
388 ft
Altitude min
761 ft
Altitude max
686 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
1,900 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,693 ft
Distance flat
00:20:03
Avg time

Ridgeback Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swakopmund
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #254128 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #162391 in E-Biking
    • #242668 in Trail Running
    • #234079 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #234 in Mountain Biking · Namibia [+]
    • #262 in E-Biking
    • #278 in Trail Running
    • #277 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Steep climb off to the right, opposite valley to Wolfsnes, tricky rocky section to the top. Flowing ridge single-track follows, with some steep exposure both sides. Drops into relatively firm open riverbed fast section all the way back to the main river.

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ExposureFaint trailRocky

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  • Last: Dec 29, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridgeback Loop located?
      Ridgeback Loop is located in Swakopmund, Namibia. It is part of the Swakopmund trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -22.65685, 14.77317.
      ▼ How hard is Ridgeback Loop?
      Ridgeback Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridgeback Loop?
      Ridgeback Loop has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 388 ft to 761 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridgeback Loop a point to point trail?
      Ridgeback Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridgeback Loop?
      Ridgeback Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridgeback Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridgeback Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ridgeback Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ridgeback Loop are:
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridgeback Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Ridgeback Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridgeback Loop?
      Ridgeback Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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