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4,987 ft
Distance
123 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:20:50
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
6,045 ft
Altitude min
6,200 ft
Altitude max
6,100 ft
Altitude start
6,047 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
21%
Grade min
2,126 ft
Distance climb
2,641 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:20:50
Avg time

Vaaltyn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nauams Namibia
    Windhoek
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #290760 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #201625 in E-Biking
    • #266021 in Trail Running
    • #259688 in Hiking
    • #37581 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #260 in Mountain Biking · Namibia [+]
    • #371 in E-Biking
    • #321 in Trail Running
    • #327 in Hiking
    • #33 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Frank & Sonica Coetzee

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AI Generated Description

Vaaltyn is a 2 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Windhoek. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 37 m green climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vaaltyn located?
      Vaaltyn is located in Nauams Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia. It is part of the Nauams Namibia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -23.57385, 16.36445.
      ▼ How hard is Vaaltyn?
      Vaaltyn is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vaaltyn?
      Vaaltyn has 123 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,045 ft to 6,200 ft.
      ▼ Is Vaaltyn a point to point trail?
      Vaaltyn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vaaltyn?
      Vaaltyn is 4,987 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vaaltyn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vaaltyn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vaaltyn?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vaaltyn are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Vaaltyn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vaaltyn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vaaltyn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Vaaltyn. The trail is 4,987 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vaaltyn?
      Vaaltyn is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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