The Best Trails in Egypt

Mt. Arod, Makhesh Ramon, Negev Israel, May 2020

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near Sakan Abu Ragīa, North Sinai (Egypt)

omriqo1

Distance: 14.03mi
Elevation +: 2205f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofMt. Arod, Makhesh Ramon, Negev Israel, May 2020

Lollipop trail in the western part of the Makhtesh. The trail starts at Mt. Ramon which is the highest point in the area (1035m a.s.l.) and continues along the north rim of the Makhtesh providing wonderful views. Climbin...

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Mt. Ido loop, Makhtesh Ramon, Israel Dec 2017

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near Sakan Abu Ragīa, North Sinai (Egypt)

omriqo1

Distance: 15.13mi
Elevation +: 2001f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofMt. Ido loop, Makhtesh Ramon, Israel Dec 2017

A long loop around the westren side of makhtesh Ramon. The trail starts at mt. Ramon (1035m) along the terrace trail on far north-west edge of makhtesh with views along the maktesh to the west (domminated by the balck ba...

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Maadi loop

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near Maadi, Cairo (Egypt)

Svend Olling

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Distance: 4.11mi
Elevation +: 36f
TrailRank: 30

Easy peasy walk around the green streets of Maadi - a posh neighbourhood 10 km south of downtown Cairo. Lots of expats live here and you will find plenty of artsy shops and eateries on this stroll. Snö Ice Cream and Leav...

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Pasha Bay to Ras Mohamed, South Sinai

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near Naama, Janūb Sīnāʼ (Egypt)

FeAll

Distance: 36.93nm
Elevation +: 4498f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofPasha Bay to Ras Mohamed, South Sinai

Bus and boat track to Ras Mohamed Marine National Park, Red Sea, South Sinai, Egypt. We bought a standard package "Ras Mohamed - snorkel & dive" in the hotel . Was real fun. Nice diving, less attractive snorkeling.

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Bike walk from Bawiti to the palm trees and the lake of Bahariya Oasis

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near Al Bawīţī, Al Jīzah (Egypt)

cycleway

Distance: 12.35mi
Elevation +: 282f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofBike walk from Bawiti to the palm trees and the lake of Bahariya Oasis

I upload this because there are nowhere signs in Bawiti (the main village of the oasis) that can lead you to the palm trees where you can eat dates, and also to the salty lake of Bahariya Oasis. Besides there are many l...

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Beach Walk from The Caves Café

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

ManuelaF

Distance: 13.16mi
Elevation +: 1224f
TrailRank: 29

We parked at The Caves Cafe and walked along the beach. Ideal in the morning (sunny) or evening (shade from the mountains). Chill walk... Can't be passed by quads because of if stones that fell on the road which is nice...

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Walk in Nabq National park

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near Nabq, South Sinai (Egypt)

Bram & Cessje

Distance: 12.50mi
Elevation +: 69f
TrailRank: 29

Walk from the hotel zone to the national park. You walk along the wonderful mangroves and the Bedouin village. Don't forget your pasport otherwise you can't cross the army checkpoint. The bedouin children are very happy ...

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Luxor Mountain Trail

Mountain Bike

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near Al Qurnah, New Valley (Egypt)

Aqil Abdullah

Distance: 3.39mi
Elevation +: 102f
TrailRank: 29

I recorded only going down. I went up the same way and it took me 2,5 hours, including losing the trail a couple of times. Bring plenty of water! You would be insane to do this in summer! Not all of this way enjoyable ...

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Dahab Mountain Hike - 08.04.2020 - Wadi Unknown

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

AdrienBe

Distance: 1.73mi
Elevation +: 600f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 08.04.2020 - Wadi Unknown

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 and good balance. ...

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Dahab Mountain Hike - 27.03.2020

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

AdrienBe

Distance: 3.21mi
Elevation +: 909f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofDahab Mountain Hike - 27.03.2020

This was an exploratory hike, not following any specific trail. It can be quite tricky/dangerous in some parts, probably not the best danger/beauty ratio. If you are looking for scenic hikes, check out the other ones I p...

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Aswan

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near Aswan, Aswan (Egypt)

kilómetros para el mundo

Distance: 8.73mi
Elevation +: 427f
TrailRank: 28

Aswan is the smallest city in Egypt. It has less than 2M people. It's known by the tourist because all the cruises end (or start) there. In this track, we started on our cruise (Palace) and continued straight until we ...

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The Caves (Dahab) to Dahab City Center

Mountain Bike

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

AdrienBe

Distance: 8.12mi
Elevation +: 495f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofThe Caves (Dahab) to Dahab City Center

Fairly easy ride done in February 2019. I didn't record the way to get to The Caves. But it takes the same amount of time. The journey is 3/4 on the asphalt, 1/4 on a dirt road. The Caves is a famous diving spot...

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2018-06-25 Tiran - Mar Rosso - Sharm el Sheik

Diving

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near Ras Nasrani, South Sinai (Egypt)

Beps67

Distance: 6.11mi
Elevation +: 79f
TrailRank: 28

Photo of2018-06-25 Tiran - Mar Rosso - Sharm el Sheik

Bellissime immersioni sui reef di fronte all'isola di Tiran. Gordon, Jackson e Thomas reef. Mare meraviglioso con Tartarughe, Mate e pesci istrice. Beautiful diving on the reefs facing the island of Tiran. Gordon, Jac...

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Wadi peak walk (turn at Bedouin Moon Hotel)

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

ManuelaF

Distance: 2.26mi
Elevation +: 591f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofWadi peak walk (turn at Bedouin Moon Hotel)

Light scramble with gravel. Lovely views and you could continue further if you'd like. Wear trekking shoes or at least sneakers

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Maadi Island

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near Al Ma‘ādī, Cairo (Egypt)

Svend Olling

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Distance: 1.62mi
Elevation +: 20f
TrailRank: 27

This is a 55 acre amusement island in the Nile about 9 km south of central Cairo. It is green, away from traffic and seems to offer paths and unspoilt green areas for walking. Not so. The area has 12 restaurants and café...

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Pyramids of Giza

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near Nazlat as Sammān, Giza (Egypt)

kilómetros para el mundo

Distance: 8.97mi
Elevation +: 748f
TrailRank: 27

El Cairo is the Capital City of Egypt. It's also the most populated city in the world, with 22M people. In this track we started on the entrance of the pyramids and took the road on the right. When we arrived to the pan...

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El Cairo island

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near Bāb al Lūq, Cairo (Egypt)

kilómetros para el mundo

Distance: 8.70mi
Elevation +: 489f
TrailRank: 27

El Cairo is the Capital City of Egypt. It's also the most populated city in the world, with 22M people. In this track we started on our hosted (King's Palace Hostel), and turned to the left. In the first junction, we t...

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Wadi Sannur Cave

Dual-sport Motorcycle

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near Al Basātīn, Cairo (Egypt)

Ehab Hassanein

Distance: 122.70mi
Elevation +: 2507f
TrailRank: 27

Sannur Cave was discovered in the 1980s after blasting in a quarry created an entrance. It is 10 km (10 mi) southeast of the city of Beni Suef. It has only one chamber which is about 700 m (2,300 ft) long and 15 m (50 ft...

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Giza Plateau

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near Nazlat as Sammān, Giza (Egypt)

zoerbi

Distance: 5.00mi
Elevation +: 276f
TrailRank: 27

The Giza Plateau is the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza Necropolis, which includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex.

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Luxor - Edfu (Bicycle Tour in Egypt)

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near Luxor, Luxor (Egypt)

cycleway

Distance: 68.60mi
Elevation +: 3166f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofLuxor - Edfu (Bicycle Tour in Egypt)

40 days in Egypt bike tour, cycling day 14, trip day 24. (More information for the bike-tour at www.cycleway.info)

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Hidden canyon loop

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

adhamismail98

Distance: 11.21mi
Elevation +: 886f
TrailRank: 26

This Trail is Moderate suitable for fit beginner hikers , in some points along the trail you will need to jump or to depend on your arm Joints and Muscles to get From up to Down ,which should be Considered in case there ...

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Siwa desert

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near ‘Izbat Ţanāţī, Matruh (Egypt)

kilómetros para el mundo

Distance: 8.93mi
Elevation +: 180f
TrailRank: 26

Siwa is an oasis in the West of the country, in the middle of the desert and close to Libya. In this track we started in our place (Grand Siwa), and took the street on the right. We continued straightforward and took t...

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Asalah Mountain

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near Dahab, South Sinai (Egypt)

Brad De Abreu

Distance: 2.47mi
Elevation +: 633f
TrailRank: 25

This hike starts from Dahab in Asalah. I walked to the end of the beach and took a sandy path towards the mountain. I went up to the highest peak and the back down past the Nimr Camp. Steep in parts with loose stones b...

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