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Woermann House and Damara Tower – Swakopmund Lighthouse loop from Swakopmund

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Woermann House and Damara Tower – Swakopmund Lighthouse loop from Swakopmund

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5.0

(1)

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Woermann House and Damara Tower – Swakopmund Lighthouse loop from Swakopmund

01:50

7.17km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Dorob National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Beach

3.80 km

Swakopmund Photo Frame

Highlight • Monument

If the weather is nice, this would be a great photo point of the Atlantic. Unfortunately it looks like this 150 days a year in Swakopmund :)

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4.20 km

Woermann House and Damara Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1894 the Hamburg Damara and Namaqualand trading company had the Woermannhaus built. Designed by architect Friedrich Höft, the Damara Tower served as a water tower and navigation point for …

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4.59 km

Swakopmund Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse, built in 1902 and 10 m taller in 1910, is 21 m taller than all other buildings in Swakopmund.

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4.77 km

Swakopmund Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum is one of the most interesting in Namibia. It is located in the former Imperial Customs Office, which the British cruiser "Kinfauns Castle" came under fire at the …

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4.99 km

Swakopmund Mole

Highlight • Structure

Between 1899 and 1903 the mole was built to protect the harbor basin. Unfortunately it didn't help :)

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5.67 km

Adler Pharmacy and Drugstore Emil Kiewitt

Highlight • Historical Site

The Adler Pharmacy was opened on March 16, 1909 by pharmacist Emil Kiewitt after the military hospital pharmacy had been closed. At that time, Mr. Kiewitt had to receive approval …

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5.82 km

Swakopmund Brauhaus Arcade

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Nice little pedestrian zone with a brewery, jewelery shops and much more.

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6.46 km

Evangelical Lutheran Church Swakopmund

Highlight • Religious Site

The Evangelical Lutheran Church was built in 1911. Only the sand in front of the door reminds you that you are not in Germany. Unfortunately the church was closed.

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7.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

2.11 km

1.93 km

571 m

305 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

2.02 km

1.70 km

534 m

465 m

340 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

17°C

7°C

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Woermann House and Damara Tower – Swakopmund Lighthouse loop from Swakopmund

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