The Best Walking Trails in Egypt

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From the Nilometer on Rhoda Island to Gezira Island

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near Coptic Cairo, Cairo (Egypt)

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Distance

5.31mi

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30f

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46

Easy one way walk on the two main islands in the Nile in Cairo. From the AD 861 Nilometer on the southern tip of Rhoda Island to central Zamalek. It is a very urban but varied walk crossing the Nile twice. Rhoda is peace...

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Zamalek - Downtown loop

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near Al Jazīrah, Giza (Egypt)

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4.83mi

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79f

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43

Easy walk. Start by crossing 15 May bridge from Zamalek. Then through buzzling street markets offering anything from clothes to autoparts. Then cross into stylish downtown Cairo with beautiful heritage buildings from 19t...

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Wadi Degla loop

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

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8.18mi

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469f

TrailRank

42

This easy hike first goes east through a dry river bed then after 5.5 km you find the trail that takes you up on the southern rim and return on a path up there. Especially on weekends the wadi is home to picnicking famil...

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Wadi Degla - halfway loop

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

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Distance

8.41mi

Elevation +

997f

TrailRank

42

Comfortable half-day walk with a brief scrabbly section at midway turn near the camping area. Some good views along the top. Sand or gravel underfoot most of the way.

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Tahanub Loop in the Delta

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near Ţaḩā’ Nūb, Qalyubia (Egypt)

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Distance

8.54mi

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

39

We did this walk in a pretty random place about an hour north of Cairo. The idea was to get an impression of rural life in the Delta. You start on the main Qalyub Rd in Taha Noub village and head west into the fields. Yo...

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Zamalek Loop

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near Al Jazīrah, Giza (Egypt)

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6.63mi

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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)

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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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Zamalek-Kit Kat loop

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near Būlāq Abū al ‘Ilā, Cairo (Egypt)

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Distance

4.22mi

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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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Zamalek - Al Manial loop

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near Al Jazīrah, Giza (Egypt)

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9.05mi

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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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Red and Bent Pyramid loop

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near Minshāt Dahshūr, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

3.30mi

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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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Zamalek-Mohandesin

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near Az Zamālik, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

5.52mi

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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)

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4.95mi

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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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Maadi loop

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near Maadi, Cairo (Egypt)

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Distance

4.11mi

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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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Maadi Island

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near Al Ma‘ādī, Cairo (Egypt)

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Distance

1.62mi

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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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White Desert loop

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near Qaşr al Farāfirah, New Valley (Egypt)

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2.65mi

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TrailRank

22

A very easy winter morning walk from our camp and through the valley of limestone monoliths. Plenty of fossil and animal tracks to look for.

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Museum of Islamic Art to Zamalek

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near Al Ghūrīyah, Cairo (Egypt)

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2.98mi

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10f

TrailRank

22

Easy walk through downtown commercial life and Tahrir Square to Zamalek in the Nile. The Museum of Islamic Art is well worth the visit and can be seen in an hour. Entry 120 LE.

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Eziseya loop

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near Al Badrashayn, Giza (Egypt)

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2.64mi

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10f

TrailRank

21

Easy village loop among friendly locals close to Memohis archeological site. Wander through villages with date palms, sesame fields and more

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King Faisal st through Giza to the Pyramids

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near Boulaq El Dakrour, Giza (Egypt)

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5.08mi

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21

Straight line through one of Giza’s busy commercial streets. Start south of the Zoo and head West. Lots of street life to be entertained by, but as always you have to watch the traffic and your step on these irregular si...

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Al Marsus Mountain hike in the Black Desert

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near Al ‘Ayūn, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

0.57mi

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66f

TrailRank

16

Just a quick and easy track around the Al Marsus mountain featuring dramatic basalt rock droppings of all sizes. If you wanted to shoot a movie showing the road to hell this would work…

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Giza Pirámides

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near Nazlat as Sammān, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

5.12mi

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325f

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67| 5.0

Una gran aventura resultó poder llegar a este asombroso lugar, el solo hecho de conocer sobre su antigüedad y características de construcción, nos dejó con la mejor de las impresiones. Tomar en cuenta el calor y Sol al v...

Simplemente una ruta inolvidable y sobre todo… asombrosa!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼😎
GROMAN ESCAPADE

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Memphis-Saqqara Conjunto Funerário y Pirámide Escalonada

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near Şaqqārah, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

2.20mi

Elevation +

138f

TrailRank

66| 5.0

El Cairo...Día 6 No muy lejos de la escala anterior, que sólo estaba contemplada para nosotros cuatro, Visita a las ruinas de Memphis llegamos al Complejo funerário de Saqqara, visita que si incluyen los program...

Hermoso lugar
Sóc Lluna

Paga la pena passar calor
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Memphis-Ruinas de Memphis

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near Mīt Ruhaynah, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

0.32mi

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3f

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66| 5.0

El Cairo...Día 6 Liquidado ejemplarmente el recorrido por las pirámides y diciendo adiós a la Esfinge, Visita a las Pirámides de Giza y a la Esfinge salimos de la ciudad hacia el extrarradio. En El Cairo no hemo...

Siempre se agradece algo de cultura
Sóc Lluna

Poques paraules ben dites, ho diuen tot
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El Cairo-Visitando la ciudad

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near Ad Duqqī, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

35.32mi

Elevation +

1102f

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64| 5.0

El Cairo...Día 7 Dando saltos de alegría, porque nos han citado a las 8:45 h y no toca madrugar, bajamos a desayunar de muy buen humor, comentando, mientras degustamos apetitosas viandas, la excelente velada de la noc...

Grande
Sóc Lluna

Quina bellesa en un entorn caótic.
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El Cairo-Pirámides de Giza y Esfinge

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near Nazlat as Sammān, Giza (Egypt)

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Distance

5.58mi

Elevation +

554f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

Aswan - El Cairo...Día 5 La tarde anterior padecimos varias horas de incertidumbre en el bar del barco, pasando el rato como pudimos, Crucero por el Nilo de Luxor a Aswan esperando a que nos recogieran para tra...

Impresionante grandeza
Sóc Lluna

Egipte és meravellós
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Abu Simbel-Templos de Ramsés II y Nefertari

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near Abu Simbel, Aswan (Egypt)

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Distance

1.53mi

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98f

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62| 5.0

Aswan...Día 4 La noche ha sido literalmente muy corta a bordo del Princess Sarah, Crucero por el Nilo de Luxor a Aswan y las trepidantes visitas del día anterior pasan factura. Visita al Templo de Kom Ombo y...

Admirable faraona
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