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OSM map layer · LineString
-1.94, 29.32 · rel 13794333
-1.94, 29.32 · rel 13794333
CongoNileHikingTrail
79,7 km from Rubavu to Kamembe through urban area.
Rubavu
→
Kamembe
linear
79,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
17
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× monument
3× viewpoint
Start of the Congo Nile Trail
Attraction ·
316 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Genocide-Memorial Kibuye
monument ·
on the route
79,7 km
100%
Home St Jean
viewpoint ·
on the route
79,7 km
100%
Gatwaro Genocide Memorial
monument ·
129 m off route
79,7 km
100%
Norbi's viewpoint Kibuye
viewpoint ·
286 m off route
79,7 km
100%
Lake Kivu Viewpoint (2026m)
viewpoint ·
419 m off route
79,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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05 ·
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What hikers experienced
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06 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
CongoNileHikingTrail is 79.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, CongoNileHikingTrail takes approximately 19h 50min to complete.
No, CongoNileHikingTrail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Rubavu to Kamembe. Plan ahead for return transport.
CongoNileHikingTrail starts at Rubavu.
CongoNileHikingTrail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.