Hiking and trekking in Jordan
Top hikes in Jordan: Wadi Mujib Siq Trail, Jordan Trail sections, Dana to Petra, Ajloun Forest Reserve and Burdah Rock Bridge scramble.
Dana to Petra trek: the complete planning guide
Is the Dana-to-Petra trek hard? 80 km, 4–7 days, moderate, guided from 600 USD. Camps, operators and what to expect on Jordan's finest multi-day hike.
Q: Is the Dana-to-Petra trek hard?
Jordan Trail: the complete guide to Jordan's 650 km walking route
Everything about the Jordan Trail — 650 km from Umm Qais to Aqaba, 8 sections, best season, GPS tracks, accommodation and how to plan your trek.
Q: How long is the Jordan Trail?
Wadi Mujib Siq Trail: everything you need to know
When is Wadi Mujib Siq Trail open? Full guide — opening season April–October, what to expect, fees (~21 JOD), difficulty, what to wear and how to book.
Q: When is Wadi Mujib Siq Trail open?
Wadi Rum hiking trails: the honest guide for independent hikers
Can you hike alone in Wadi Rum? Technically yes, but a guide is strongly recommended. Full guide to Jebel Rum, Burdah Bridge, Um Ad Dami and canyon walks.
Q: Can you hike alone in Wadi Rum?
Ajloun forest reserve: hiking trails, eco-cabins and visitor guide
Is Ajloun forest worth hiking? Yes — 4 RSCN trails through oak and pistachio forest, family-friendly, eco-cabins bookable, plus Ajloun Castle nearby.
Q: Is Ajloun forest worth hiking?
High Place of Sacrifice, Petra: is the climb worth it?
Is the High Place of Sacrifice worth the climb? 800 steps, panoramic views, Nabataean altar and a quiet descent via Lion Triclinium — yes, it is worth it.
Q: Is the High Place of Sacrifice worth the climb?
Monastery hike, Petra: everything you need to know about Ad Deir
How many steps to the Monastery in Petra? 850 steps, 1 hour up. Larger than the Treasury at 47 m — timing, terrace views and the back-door approach.
Q: How many steps to the Monastery in Petra?
Mujib Ibex Trail: the year-round alternative to the Siq
Where to spot ibex in Mujib — the Ibex Trail is open all year, 8 km loop, 4–6h, RSCN guide required (~35 JOD). Best views of Nubian ibex and the canyon rim.
Q: Where to spot ibex in Mujib?
Petra back door: entering Petra from Little Petra via the Monastery
How to enter Petra from the back — Little Petra to the Monastery route, 6 km descent, 2–3 hours, far fewer crowds and a dramatic first glimpse of Ad Deir.
Q: How to enter Petra from the back?
Wadi Feynan hikes: trails, ecolodge and copper mines guide
What's special about Wadi Feynan? Ancient copper mines 8000 years old, Feynan Ecolodge candlelit nights, canyon hikes and the quietest walking in Jordan.
Q: What's special about Wadi Feynan?