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Spitzkoppe / Erongo
Namibia
The Spitzkoppe between Usakos and Swakopmund is also described as the "Matterhorn of Namibia". Rising to a altitude of about 1800 metres, the Spitzkoppe is by no means Namibia's highest mountain, however, due to its striking outlines, it is regarded as the most well-known mountain in the country. Situated in an endless, dry plain, the island of mountains can be seen from far away.
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The granite massif, which is part of the Erongo Mountains, was created by the collapse of a gigantic volcano more than 100 million years ago and the subsequent erosion, which exposed the volcanic rock, granite.
One can go for beautiful walks in this stunnung landscape and climb about between the bizarre rock formations. For those interested in flora, there is a lot to look at, like the yellow Butter Trees and the Poison Tree (euphorbia virosa), which leaks an extremely poisonous white juice; the Bushmen use this to poison their arrows.
San (Bushman) paintings can be found in various places, many in the "Bushman Paradise" under an overhanging rock wall.
Further information and travel advice to be found on the INFO page.
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The difference in height between the peak of the mountain and the surrounding land is 700 metres. Next to the Spitzkoppe lie the "Little Spitzkoppe" with a height of 1584 metres above sea level and the Pontok mountains.
Despite appearances, it is quite difficult to climb the Spitzkoppe, first conquered in 1946. Only experienced and well-prepared mountaineers with adequate equipment should take this mountain on. In summer, it is out of the question, because the rock gets so hot, you would burn your hands immediately.
Bottom: Access to the Spitzkoppe. Left: The mountain looks quite harmless. But many have tried in vain to climb it. Top: Interesting rock formations around the Spitzkoppe. |
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