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The Best Hiking Trails in Janūb Sīnāʼ (Egypt)

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Photo of Egypt: Sinai: Mount Sinai / Mozes (Wadi El Farah route) Descent to Wadi Arbayeen. Photo of Egypt: Sinai: Jebel Catherine (Wadi Arbayeen ascent) - Wadi Lahmar descent to St Catherine village. Photo of Israel National Trail Part 1: Eilat to Mitzpe Ramon through the desert

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  • near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    7.17mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEgypt: Sinai: Mount Sinai / Mozes (Wadi El Farah route) Descent to Wadi Arbayeen. Photo ofEgypt: Sinai: Mount Sinai / Mozes (Wadi El Farah route) Descent to Wadi Arbayeen. Photo ofEgypt: Sinai: Mount Sinai / Mozes (Wadi El Farah route) Descent to Wadi Arbayeen.

    Egypt: Sinai: Mount Sinai / Mozes (Wadi El Farah route) Descent to Wadi Arbayeen. My personal non profit/ non commercial FB Page dedicated to UAE Hiking. https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970 Mount ...

    Very established trail, very popular specially for sunrise hike.
    Maggie Roche
  • near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    12.12mi
    Elevation +
    3133f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEgypt: Sinai: Jebel Catherine (Wadi Arbayeen ascent) - Wadi Lahmar descent to St Catherine village. Photo ofEgypt: Sinai: Jebel Catherine (Wadi Arbayeen ascent) - Wadi Lahmar descent to St Catherine village. Photo ofEgypt: Sinai: Jebel Catherine (Wadi Arbayeen ascent) - Wadi Lahmar descent to St Catherine village.

    Egypt: Sinai: Wadi Arbayeen - Jebel Catherine - Wadi Lahmar - St Catherine village. My personal non profit/ non commercial FB Page dedicated to UAE Hiking. https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970 As pa...

    It is one of the great hikes in Sinai area with new terrain, colours, rock formation, small water streams and green vall...
    Maggie Roche
  • near Taba, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    158.75mi
    Elevation +
    18806f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIsrael National Trail Part 1: Eilat to Mitzpe Ramon through the desert Photo ofIsrael National Trail Part 1: Eilat to Mitzpe Ramon through the desert Photo ofIsrael National Trail Part 1: Eilat to Mitzpe Ramon through the desert

    The desert section of the Israel National Trail (Shvil Israel) has dramatic scenery with wadis, canyons, mountains and ancient remains. It also includes some exciting sections at height, up and down ladders and metal run...

    awesome trail!! Good on ya
    Bruce Bundt
  • near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    11.80mi
    Elevation +
    3776f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOne day hike to Saint Catherine Summit Photo ofOne day hike to Saint Catherine Summit Photo ofOne day hike to Saint Catherine Summit

    One great day trip to the summit of St Catherine which hiked with a local Bedouin guide. It was not possible in December 2020 to do it by oneself due to security reasons, some paths seem to be forbidden, controled by sol...

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    D@bid
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  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 21.04.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    4.38mi
    Elevation +
    810f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 21.04.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 21.04.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 21.04.2020

    Directions: Start: take a taxi to the start of the hike, which is up a sandy road in a valley (up Wadi Beyda). End: in an easy sandy valley, on the right side of Bedouin Moon Hotel (when facing the sea). Safety: We...

    Fantastique. Le tracé est très precis, au mètre près. Le paysage est merveilleux. Une vraie immersion dans la montagne d...
    jacoruder
  • near Taba, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    6.59mi
    Elevation +
    1552f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofEilat mountains- Heart of the desert loop trail Photo ofEilat mountains- Heart of the desert loop trail Photo ofEilat mountains- Heart of the desert loop trail

    Eilat mountains- Heart of the desert loop trail. A great hike, gives you a taste of the Eilat mountains. You can get to the start of the trail by car or bus number 30 or 15 from Eilat. You follow the white-green-white tr...

  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 17.04.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    3.82mi
    Elevation +
    866f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 17.04.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 17.04.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 17.04.2020

    Very nice narrow Wadi around the middle of the hike (see waypoint/photo 3). Directions: Start: in Wadi Beyda, an almost flat sandy valley. End: in Wadi Dhuffra, an almost flat sandy valley. Safety: Wear hiking o...

  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 11.05.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    4.81mi
    Elevation +
    991f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 11.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 11.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 11.05.2020

    Difficulty Level: If you have never been hiking in these mountains before, I highly recommend to start with one of other hikes rated "medium" that I shared on wikiloc. This hike requires good fitness, good balance and ...

  • near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    10.60mi
    Elevation +
    8009f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofMOUNT SINAI - ACTUALIZED - Nh 2021 REAL LIFE DESCRIPTION Photo ofMOUNT SINAI - ACTUALIZED - Nh 2021 REAL LIFE DESCRIPTION Photo ofMOUNT SINAI - ACTUALIZED - Nh 2021 REAL LIFE DESCRIPTION

    MOUNT SINAI - SUMMIT - Nh 2021 REAL LIFE DESCRIPTION 1. TAKE EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAVE FOR THE COOLD WEATHER THIS MOUTIAN IS FREEZING AND IF YOU DONT HAVE GOOD CLOHTHING YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR A THICK BLANKET IN THE SU...

  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 01.05.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    3.38mi
    Elevation +
    509f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 01.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 01.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 01.05.2020

    Discovery hike going through pretty tough parts of the mountains with very steep ups and downs from the very beginning. Not necessarily worth the effort if focused on beauty, but well worth it to discover the topology of...

  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 25.03.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    3.08mi
    Elevation +
    771f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 25.03.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 25.03.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 25.03.2020

    Directions: Start: on left side of Dahab Paradise Hotel, in a flat sandy valley. End: in Wadi Beyda, a flat sandy valley. Difficulty: The hike was rather easy until the top. We then decided to drift off from the m...

  • near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    16.28mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofDahab to Ras Abu Galum Laguna and way back by boat Photo ofDahab to Ras Abu Galum Laguna and way back by boat Photo ofDahab to Ras Abu Galum Laguna and way back by boat

    Really great hike I did at the end of March - in the latest days before it becomes really too hot for hiking. The field is flat and easy. The path is clear - only need to follow the sea. I came back to Dahab by boat a...

  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 07.05.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    3.03mi
    Elevation +
    591f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 07.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 07.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 07.05.2020

    This hike is going through several beautiful wadis. Difficulty Level: If you have never been hiking in these mountains before, I highly recommend to start with one of other hikes rated "medium" that I shared on wik...

  • near Ţābā, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    11.69mi
    Elevation +
    3868f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofEilat-Wadi Gishron-Netafim, Israel, Feb 2017 Photo ofEilat-Wadi Gishron-Netafim, Israel, Feb 2017 Photo ofEilat-Wadi Gishron-Netafim, Israel, Feb 2017

    A very nice and long trail climbing up from the red sea shore in Eilat through Tsfachot mtn. and ends up in the night camp near mnt. Yoash. Most of the trail winds along wadi-Gishron along the Israel-Egypt border. The d...

  • Dahab - Sinai

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    25.59mi
    Elevation +
    3701f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofDahab - Sinai Photo ofDahab - Sinai Photo ofDahab - Sinai

    Sinai has a stunning landscape for mountain desert lovers. Unfortunately, it is no longer easy to travel around outside the main tourist resorts unless on a tour to the main sites like St Catherine's Monastery independen...

  • Mt Sinai, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

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    near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    4.34mi
    Elevation +
    1762f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 5.0

    This hike started at the traditional tourist starting point of St Catherine's Monastery and ascends the tourist trail where the camels go up. From the summit, except for the short final summit ascent section, the trail d...

    I tried to do it today (April 6th, 2024), but there weee two bad news: 1) You have to park your car 1.3 km from St Cathr...
    DanieleDannunzio
    The trail is difficult mainly for the second part which is descending the 3000+ staircases directly to Saint Catherine's...
    Sherif Sharkawy
  • Dahab to Abo Gallom hiking trail

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    10.44mi
    Elevation +
    440f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofDahab to Abo Gallom hiking trail Photo ofDahab to Abo Gallom hiking trail Photo ofDahab to Abo Gallom hiking trail

    Start from Mashraba going north along the seaside until you reach the blue hole, enjoy snorkeling and diving in the blue hole, then start the second half of the trail climbing mountains along the seaside to reach Abo Gal...

  • Mount Catherine

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    near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    8.10mi
    Elevation +
    1247f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofMount Catherine Photo ofMount Catherine Photo ofMount Catherine

    This is a really really great hike with an amazing view. Firstly you walk down a beautiful valley about 40 minutes on a decent path. You'll see the Mount Catherine peak in the background. After this you need to cross the...

  • Saint Catherine - Mount Sinai

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    near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    6.02mi
    Elevation +
    2274f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSaint Catherine - Mount Sinai Photo ofSaint Catherine - Mount Sinai Photo ofSaint Catherine - Mount Sinai

    Totally stunning hike up Mount Sinai starting from the monetary at the bottom. It’s an easy path with the hardest part being the last 40 minutes up the steps. Views along the way are totally awesome. This hike can only...

  • near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    8.12mi
    Elevation +
    1335f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSecret Garden, Awda Garden and Base of Mt Catherine Photo ofSecret Garden, Awda Garden and Base of Mt Catherine Photo ofSecret Garden, Awda Garden and Base of Mt Catherine

    This is a moderate to difficult hike that starts off with a big uphill section. There are some form of stairs to take you up. I went right into a valley following a dry river. To get to the secret garden youll need to ...

  • Mount Sainai/Moses

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    near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    6.03mi
    Elevation +
    1316f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMount Sainai/Moses Photo ofMount Sainai/Moses Photo ofMount Sainai/Moses

    This is a relatively easy hike on a very well maintained path and you need to go with a guide. The trail starts behind the monetary. I wasn't able to into the monestary as they were only allowing visitors from 9am to 11a...

  • near Ţābā, Janūb Sīnāʼ (Egypt)
    Distance
    3.30mi
    Elevation +
    1240f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIsrael, Eilat Mountains - Mount Zefahot Photo ofIsrael, Eilat Mountains - Mount Zefahot

    Track from 15. feb. 2011 Lovely hike to a top with a beautiful view to Saudi Arabia, Sinai and Jordan. And of course Eilat, Coral Beach and The Red Sea. I did the hike counterclockwise and close to sunset.

  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 08.05.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    2.67mi
    Elevation +
    466f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 08.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 08.05.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 08.05.2020

    When To Go: Most of the hike is in a narrow wadi, we went around 4.30pm in May and there was plenty of shade for the first part of the hike (1h or so). You can probably go even earlier and still have lots of shade. D...

  • Dahab Mountain Hike - 02.04.2020

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    near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)
    Distance
    1.58mi
    Elevation +
    361f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 02.04.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 02.04.2020 Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 02.04.2020

    Starts and ends on the left side of Bedouin Moon Hotel. Amazing views of Dahab. Ideal for sunrise and photo shoots. Safety: Wear hiking or running shoes. Bring at least 1L of water per person. Bring some snacks ...

    Parts of this hike require scrambling on all 4 in dangerously steep mountain terrain. Not for most people.
    Chris Dickinson

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