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Goanikontes Oasis – Desert Dash Checkpoint 5 loop from Swakopmund

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Mountain biking trails
Namibia

Goanikontes Oasis – Desert Dash Checkpoint 5 loop from Swakopmund

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Goanikontes Oasis – Desert Dash Checkpoint 5 loop from Swakopmund

06:32

81.8km

670m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dorob National Park

Namib-Naukluft National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

33.5 km

View of the Moon Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gigantic panorama over eroded mountains and valleys formed by the river Swakop.

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38.7 km

Goanikontes Oasis

Highlight • Settlement

Here you can rest well in the shade and also go camping

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38.7 km

Desert Dash Checkpoint 5

Highlight • Rest Area

Was the fifth checkpoint at Desert Dash until 2020

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49.7 km

Dragon Spine Ridge, Dorob National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

60.7 km

Birkenfels

Highlight • Settlement

A mini lodge with lots of animals at the entrance to the interesting part of the desert.

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81.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

28.0 km

10.0 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

21.5 km

18.8 km

15.0 km

2.08 km

983 m

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Thursday 16 July

31°C

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