The Best Hiking Trails in Jordan

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Khirbet al Souk hike

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near As Sūq, Ajloun (Jordan)

martzold

Distance

9.65mi

Elevation +

2037f

TrailRank

37| 4.33

A hike from Khirbet al Souk heading North and following the Jordan Trail for most of the route. This is excellent hiking country, especially in Spring. Quiet wooded valleys and olive orchards. It is a sparsely populated...

Please note, if you follow the route directions it is about 95% on sealed road, not the most interesting hiking... I en...
Matt K 1

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Petra backdoor hike (experience Petra in a new way!)

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near Umm Şayḩūn, Ma’an (Jordan)

assankekoedam

Distance

10.05mi

Elevation +

1306f

TrailRank

37| 4.0

Amazing hike which has the advantage of bypassing the tourist crowd of Petra at the main entrance! Particularly the first part of the backdoor trail until the Monastery is breath-taking. Make sure to get your ticket (or ...

We started from Little Petra parking. So a little more to walk. After about 3 miles we joined te track easily. Wikiloc i...
Rutger Nieuwenhuis 1

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Scandanavian forest double loop

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near Ḑāḩiyat al Mukhayyim, Balqa (Jordan)

Markw63

Distance

6.72mi

Elevation +

394f

TrailRank

37

2 loops centred on car parking area Ignore the extra looopy wiggles in the middle - just stay on the main track apart from around the northern hill where you follow contours

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Dana to Khashm Ismaeel trail (rewarding views over Wadi Araba)

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near Al Qādisīyah, Tafielah (Jordan)

assankekoedam

Distance

6.78mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

37

Hike through Dana, Jordan’s largest nature reserve. Walk through oak and pine forest and half way through you will reach a sandstone plateau mountains, valleys and sand dunes of Dana reserve and Wadi Araba. You can make ...

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Almond trail / Umm Quais

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near Umm Qays, Irbid (Jordan)

martinrobi07

Distance

7.92mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

37

A moderate to difficult hiking trail that offers nice views on the see of Galilee, Palestine territories, Israel and the Golan height. A guide is recommended since this hike goes offtrack the main Almond trail, especial...

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Fuhais to Iraq Al-Ameer/Qasr Al-Abed

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near Al Fuḩayş, Balqa (Jordan)

Hala Naz

Distance

10.59mi

Elevation +

1296f

TrailRank

36

-Most of the trail is on a paved road, some steep uphills will be encountered along the trail. -There are alot of dogs along the trail, especially near the brewery at the beginning. -Since most of the trail is not shad...

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Wadi Al Thamad, Rumail, Wala Dam

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near Ath Thamad, Amman (Jordan)

Hassan Alkadi

Distance

11.81mi

Elevation +

1345f

TrailRank

36

Hiking trail in Madaba starting from Wadi Al Thamad, passing Wadi Rumail, finishing at Wala Dam. The trail should be rated as easy trail despite the distance elevation at the end of the trail, how ever the weather fac...

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Hike to most beautiful viewpoint in Petra (on treasury)

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near Umm Şayḩūn, Ma’an (Jordan)

hrbackpacker

Distance

1.62mi

Elevation +

722f

TrailRank

36

This is short part of hike how to get to most beautiful viewpoint in Petra, upper view on Treasury. Many beduin children will try to get money from you trying to guide you to so called "Indiana Jones" viewpoint. This is ...

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Wadi Mukheiris

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near Sweimeh, Balqa (Jordan)

Preston Motes

Distance

4.82mi

Elevation +

472f

TrailRank

36

Easy Wadi just opposite the Hilton Dead Sea Convention Center. Recent seismic activity in 2020 has caused some major rockfall and unstable slopes so use caution

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King Talal Dam

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near ‘Ulaymūn, Jerash (Jordan)

martinrobi07

Distance

5.03mi

Elevation +

928f

TrailRank

36| 4.0

Beautiful hike that was completed in March, best time to do it since it’s very colorful at this time of year. I parked my car behind a mosque (see starting point) in a very quiet area. The hike itself is not hard, but ...

We went on this hike on April 7th and the scenery was fresh and beautiful. We were two girls and felt safe throughout th...
Azza.h

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Wadi Mukheris

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near Sweimeh, Balqa (Jordan)

Ibrahim K.

Distance

5.24mi

Elevation +

459f

TrailRank

36

Nice trail with a stream that starts about 15 minutes into the hike. There are lots of little waterfalls and pools to cool off in. Went in August 2021 and there was plenty of water. A fun short hike that is pretty easy.

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Petra to Jabal Harun to Sacrifice Site

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near Petra, Ma’an (Jordan)

Olivier Boudart

Distance

16.58mi

Elevation +

3048f

TrailRank

36

Hike inside the site. We started with Jabal Harun where we had our lunch enjoying the view over the desert. Went back and up again to the sacrifice site with another splendid view over the site.

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Petra High Places

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near Petra, Ma’an (Jordan)

bisbj

Distance

10.22mi

Elevation +

2707f

TrailRank

36

A beautiful hike that takes in some great sights. Note: There are some steep exposed old stairs carved out of the rock, so maybe "easy" is not the right description for everyone.

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Dana Trail

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near Ḑānā, Tafielah (Jordan)

Brad De Abreu

Distance

9.12mi

Elevation +

879f

TrailRank

36| 4.33

I walked down the trail about 7.5kms and then returned back the same way. The views and the landscapes are marvellous. You notice how they change as you get lower into the valley. It's a great trail that is very green co...

Fantastic views inside the Dana Reserve !
clara.vanel

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‘Irāq al Amīr - Qasr Al-abd

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near ‘Irāq al Amīr, Amman (Jordan)

Khalid Qasem

Distance

4.82mi

Elevation +

472f

TrailRank

35

You will start or finish this trail by visiting qasr al-abd . The highlight of the Iraq al-Amir tour is the visit of Qasr al-Abd, an architectural monument of unique character in Jordan. The Hellenistic palace was built ...

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Khirbet al Souk to King Talal Dam (As Sūq - Al Maşţabah)

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near As Sūq, Ajloun (Jordan)

martzold

Distance

11.59mi

Elevation +

1217f

TrailRank

35

Following the Jordan Trail from Khirbet al Souk to King Talal Dam. The route takes you up a secluded wooded valley, then a long descent to the Dam. The views over the Zarqa Valley are excellent. It is quiet countryside, ...

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Jordan Trail: Wadi Malaga - Petra

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near Al Manşūrah, Ma’an (Jordan)

Bezdomny

Distance

46.89mi

Elevation +

7500f

TrailRank

35

We skipped a few of the standard points due to weather and also hitchhiked a bit on the paved parts of this route, but overall, was a long day with lots of hiking. Incidentally, we unknowingly entered Petra without ticke...

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Jordan - Petra

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near Petra, Ma’an (Jordan)

Q10

Distance

15.90mi

Elevation +

5879f

TrailRank

35

This trail will take you to all the highlights of Petra: As Siq, viewpoint from Jabal al Khubtha to Al Khazneh, central Petra, Ad Deir, three viewpoint over Wadi Araba/Israel and High Place of Sacrifice.

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Behind Ajloun Castle Loop Trail

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near Ḩayy ar Rabaḑīyah, Ajloun (Jordan)

Joseph and Rachelle Walker

Distance

4.51mi

Elevation +

1102f

TrailRank

35

A loop trail following the paved and gravel roads behind the Ajloun castle. Downhill then uphill, beautiful countryside and quiet hike. Keep an eye out for sheep dogs they can be a little aggressive.

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سد الملك طلال king talal dam

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near Al Maşţabah, Jerash (Jordan)

Hothaifa Mh

Distance

3.45mi

Elevation +

1115f

TrailRank

35| 4.0

short loop trail to give the time to enjoy the place and feel the beautiful nature , remember to have company with you while doing it

Great 👍
Cédric Duval

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Al Qādisīyah/Alquneys -khashim Ismael

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near Al Qādisīyah, Tafielah (Jordan)

Qais Naber

Distance

5.46mi

Elevation +

942f

TrailRank

35

Hike inside Dana reservoir. The trail’s finish point is the same the starting point. The total distance is more than 18km. The return part is the reverse of the recoded part. Enjoy!

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Tor abu mahmoud - ajloun

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near As Sūq, Ajloun (Jordan)

rasheed moqbel

Distance

2.80mi

Elevation +

679f

TrailRank

35

I was surprised with many plants that scratches the skin and in the first part you have to exercise squatas lots yo go under the trees But nice scenery an green spots The start of trail is near rock climbing natural wa...

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Jordan - Petra - Al Madras To High Place Of Sacrifice

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near Petra, Ma’an (Jordan)

julien.labalme

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

584f

TrailRank

35| 5.0

This trail start from a little bit after the visitor center on the left and goes through the treasury from above and the high place of sacrifice. Prepare good shoes.

I wish I had seen this trail before i got lost there :)
MariannaCh

Thank to this trail we manage it without problem. Good effort Julien. Thank you.
prosekto

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Qaser skhaim to Al beqa'awyeh

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near ‘Ayn al Bayḑā’, Zarqa (Jordan)

s.abugharbieh33

Distance

16.46mi

Elevation +

259f

TrailRank

34

The only hard thing is that you should walk most of the trail on stones as shown in pictures. It was nice with wide water areas.

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Al Mashhad - Kufrinjah

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near Al Mashhad, Ajloun (Jordan)

emex

Distance

5.66mi

Elevation +

1368f

TrailRank

34

Started with a steep slope that took 0.5 km long with a very nice panorama view on Ajlun castle and Kufranjeh city (the spot locally known as Manatt Alhusan),going further along the mountain chain was interesting and ref...

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