The Most Popular Trekking & Hiking Spots in Saudi Arabia

Posted by Ady Grewal on March 3rd, 2020

Trekking is the best medium to discover the unexplored territories of Saudia Arabia and experience the Kingdom’s beauty like never before. With diverse geographical terrains and soaring mountain ranges; trekking here mainly includes a variety of escarpments, valleys, mountain peaks, and the endless desert spread throughout the region. Despite that, there are also some holy sites in the Kingdom that require trekking. Consequently, pilgrims travelling through Umrah Packages from UK and other countries also go for the Ziyarath of these places.
Here are the most popular Trekking and Hiking Spots in Saudia Arabia.

Jabal Abyad & Jabal Bayda.

Among many hidden facts of Saudi Arabia, it is a home to numerous volcanoes and lava fields. Lying north of Madinah city, many black and white volcanoes that reside in the Hazrat Khaybar is a major attraction for hikers. Jabal Abyad and Jabal Bayda both are worth mentioning in this regard. Jabal Abyad remains the tallest volcano of the country while Jabal Bayda is white cone ash located near it.

Edge of the World.

Among the most popular destinations around Riyadh, Edge of the world is a steep cliff of Tuwaiq escarpment located 96 km northwest of the city. Although the real name of the spot is Jebel Fihrayn, the stunning viewpoints located here overlooking the surroundings from the top of the 300 meters high cliffs; it’s known as the Edge of the World. Thanks to the panoramic views and steep edges with no fencing that makes it a thrilling yet dangerous trekking spot.

Rijal Alma.

More inclined towards the heritage walk than trekking, Rijal Alma is a cultural centre of Saudia Arabia. Located at a distance of about 45 kilometres west of Abha, it is also known as the ‘Stone Village’. Eminence in trade and architectural arts that remain represented in its stone fortresses make it a significant Archeologically village.

Dabal Dakha.

In ‘Ash Shafa’ village, Dabal Dakha is probably the highest peak that resides near the city of Taif. Regarded as one of the best hiking places in Saudi Arabia, you won’t need expensive gear to trek this spot but a good pair of sneakers and a bottle of water would do the job for you.

Wahba Crater.

It is a volcanic crater lying almost about 250 kilometres away from Taif city. The geological formation of Wahba crater makes up for great trekking for around 2 hours. However, a pathway is already built that leads directly downwards; towards the shiny white bed of the crater. So that you don’t have to walk around the edge. It is 250 meters deep while being 2 kilometres in diameter, therefore, a thrilling spot for adventure lovers.

So, if you are going for cheap Ramadan umrah packages Manchester and have plenty of free time after doing the Ziyarath, exploring the kingdom by trekking is a must-recommended task.