Home All TrailsHIghway G219

Hard

On-Road

🇨🇳 China

Satellite

This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: CN-XI-01

Probable permits required for foreign travelers in Tibet and Xinjiang.

HIghway G219

Added on 11 Jun 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Long-distance high-altitude highway traversing remote Xinjiang and Tibet. Features gravel, rocky sections, high passes, and probable water crossings. 4x4 recommended.

ID: CN-XI-01

TRAILX ART GALLERY

HIghway G219

Xinjiang, China // Tibet, China

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

98% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

1.52

Distance

2067.8 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 74%

Moderate (3-8%): 20%

Steep (>8%): 7%

Origin Coordinates

36.208259°N / 78.760643°E

Target Coordinates

29.655055°N / 91.117302°E

Max Gradient

15.3%

Peak Elev.

5362M

Ascent

8675M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

High-altitude driving requires powerful vehicle, spare fuel, and emergency supplies. Be prepared for remote conditions and extreme weather.

Navigation Log

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	NE Start Point	0%	2H
2.5 km	E Continue on track	1%	2H
5.1 km	SE Continue on track	2%	2H
7.6 km	SE Continue on track	3%	2H
10.2 km	S Continue on track	0%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

4002m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

36.2083, 78.7606

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 36.2083, 78.7606 @ 4002m

Quick Stats

Distance

2067.8 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

3597m - 5362m

Max Elevation

5362 m

Max Gradient

15.3%

20.5%

Highlights

Gar County
Barkha (Kailash area)
Lhasa

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+8675 m

Total Descent

-9025 m

Ruggedness Index

A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.

8.6

Tortuosity Index

The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.

1.52

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)74%

Moderate (3-8%)20%

Steep (>8%)7%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%

Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

Dirt Track

98%

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 69

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 29.048146

MAX LAT: 36.213874

MIN LON: 78.760278

MAX LON: 91.117302

Point Spacing: 159 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0