Red Sea Mountain Trail
Egypt · Africa · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 58/100
Security flag. Egypt: check travel advisories; very remote desert
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
At a glance
| Countries | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Desert (Hurghada hinterland) |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 170 km |
| Typical duration | 14 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 2000 m |
| Best season | Oct-Apr |
| Start | Near Hurghada (circuit) |
| End | Near Hurghada (circuit) |
| Permit / guide | guide required (Maaza Bedouin) |
| Special gear | none (camel-supported desert camping) |
Score
58/100
First long-distance trail in mainland Egypt; deep wilderness in the Red Sea Mountains; younger and less famous than its Sinai sister trail.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
170 km circuit, official site says most hikers take 14 days. Max altitude approximate (Jebel Shayib region).
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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