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Zamalek Loop

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near Al Jazīrah, Giza (Egypt)

Svend Olling
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Distance

6.63mi

Elevation +

62f

TrailRank

38

This easy stroll goes around Zamalek/Gezira Island as close to the Nile as possible. You will pass many embassies, cultural institutions and the famous Al Ahly football club. Zamalek is the old posh neighbourhood if Cair...

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Al-Azhar Park to Zamalek

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near Minţaqat al Bāţanīyah, Cairo (Egypt)

Svend Olling

Distance

6.41mi

Elevation +

167f

TrailRank

38

From the most beautiful park in Cairo through old Cairo and downtown across the Nile to Zamalek. Easy walk and lots of life to watch

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Dahab to Ras Abu Galum Laguna and way back by boat

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

BrianR

Distance

16.28mi

Elevation +

315f

TrailRank

37

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...

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Zamalek-Kit Kat loop

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near Būlāq Abū al ‘Ilā, Cairo (Egypt)

Svend Olling
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Distance

4.22mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

37

Starting from 15 May bridge/26 July Corridor this walk circles the Nile north of Zamalek. On the east shore of the Nile you walk along the brand new 2021 promenade which is nicely sheltered from the traffic noise on the ...

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Dahab Mountain Hike - 07.05.2020

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

AdrienBe

Distance

3.03mi

Elevation +

591f

TrailRank

37

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...

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Highest Peak near the Gorayfat Bay

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near Gorayfat Bay, Red Sea (Egypt)

fazio_degliuberti

Distance

8.06mi

Elevation +

715f

TrailRank

36

Parking at the same place of always this is my last Hike in Marsalam, thank you Nature , you make me feel to be part of something bigger than me! Goodbye

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Eilat-Wadi Gishron-Netafim, Israel, Feb 2017

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near Ţābā, South Sinai (Egypt)

omriqo1

Distance

11.69mi

Elevation +

3868f

TrailRank

36

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...

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Wadi Degla - half way ring

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near Masākin Aţlas lit Ta‘āwunīyāt, Cairo (Egypt)

lucaxini

Distance

8.88mi

Elevation +

751f

TrailRank

36

Easy walk. Some nice viewpoints on the cliff. Too much rubbish on the bottom of the canyon to really enjoy that part

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Zamalek - Al Manial loop

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near Al Jazīrah, Giza (Egypt)

Svend Olling
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Distance

9.05mi

Elevation +

95f

TrailRank

36

Easy walk around Al Manial island. The island is pretty quiet (for Cairo) and has several green parks on its western shore where you can have a cup of coffee on the Nile. You will have to cross busy streets a couple of t...

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Mt Sinai, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

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near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)

Two Trailblazers

Distance

4.34mi

Elevation +

1762f

TrailRank

36| 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

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Dahab - Sinai

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

DavidSth.

Distance

25.59mi

Elevation +

3701f

TrailRank

35

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...

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Dahab to Abo Gallom hiking trail

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

Hamas

Distance

10.44mi

Elevation +

440f

TrailRank

33

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...

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Mount Catherine

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near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)

Brad De Abreu

Distance

8.10mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

33

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...

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Hurghada - Minţaqat as Saqqālah/ Red Sea / Egypt

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near Hurghada, Red Sea (Egypt)

Faik Erdogan

Distance

16.85mi

Elevation +

423f

TrailRank

33

Hurghada - Minţaqat as Saqqālah Boat: Liveaboard Amelie Safari Egyptian flag, 6 Cabins, full board, 2 dive guide, full scuba equipment Second day dives: 1st dive early morning 14.4 m 49min. Huge dolphin, 2nd dive deep d...

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Red and Bent Pyramid loop

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near Minshāt Dahshūr, Giza (Egypt)

Svend Olling
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Distance

3.30mi

Elevation +

144f

TrailRank

33

This route will take you around the two most famous pyramids in Dahshur, 30 km south of Cairo. Not many people visit here so if you come off season you will encounter few if any hagglers. If you feel like it you can ent...

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Saint Catherine - Mount Sinai

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near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)

patthai

Distance

6.02mi

Elevation +

2274f

TrailRank

32

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...

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Secret Garden, Awda Garden and Base of Mt Catherine

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near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)

Brad De Abreu

Distance

8.12mi

Elevation +

1335f

TrailRank

32

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 ...

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Mount Sainai/Moses

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near Saint Catherine, South Sinai (Egypt)

Brad De Abreu

Distance

6.03mi

Elevation +

1316f

TrailRank

32

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...

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Israel, Eilat Mountains - Mount Zefahot

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near Ţābā, Janūb Sīnāʼ (Egypt)

Q10

Distance

3.30mi

Elevation +

1240f

TrailRank

32

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.

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Dahab Mountain Hike - 08.05.2020

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

AdrienBe
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Distance

2.67mi

Elevation +

466f

TrailRank

32

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...

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Dahab Mountain Hike - 02.04.2020

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

AdrienBe

Distance

1.58mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

31| 4.0

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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ido mountain , Ramon crater and Arod Wadi הר עידו מכתש רמון נחל ערוד

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near Sakan Abu Ragīa, North Sinai (Egypt)

deslok

Distance

11.45mi

Elevation +

2060f

TrailRank

31

Excellent hike , but it was long and we ended it after sunset. I ranked it "difficult" only because of the length. Link to more pictures I took during the hike , on my google photos account: https://goo.gl/photos/B6...

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Zamalek-Mohandesin

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near Az Zamālik, Giza (Egypt)

Svend Olling
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Distance

5.52mi

Elevation +

95f

TrailRank

31

This easy walk takes you from Zamalek across the 15th May Bridge to Mohandessin. An affluent busy commercial neighbourhood where foreigners rarerely visit. No sights on this route but plenty of life and people watching. ...

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Zamalek-Imbaba-KitKat loop

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near Al Jazīrah, Giza (Egypt)

Svend Olling
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Distance

4.95mi

Elevation +

89f

TrailRank

30

Easy walk from Zamalek island via the new Cairo Corniche to the blue Imbaba bridge and then through the narrow streets of Kitkat with less traffic but lot of local colour ending back in old-posh Zamalek.

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Dahab Mountain Hike - 29.03.2020

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

AdrienBe

Distance

2.58mi

Elevation +

817f

TrailRank

30

Directions: Start: by an easy sandy valley on the left side of Dahab Paradise Hotel End: by an easy sandy valley located on the right side of Bedouin Moon Hotel (when facing the sea) Difficulty: This hike is rated ...

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