Wadi Rum Trail
Jordan · Asia · Technical trek · score 70/100
At a glance
| Countries | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Wadi Rum Protected Area |
| Type | Technical trek |
| Length | 120 km |
| Typical duration | 10 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 1854 m |
| Best season | Oct-Apr |
| Start | Wadi Rum village (circuit) |
| End | Wadi Rum village (circuit) |
| Permit / guide | guide required (Bedouin-guided by design) |
| Special gear | scrambling; rope/abseil sections handled by Bedouin guides |
Score
70/100
New (2023) desert circuit with real scrambling, climbing and abseiling sections past Jordan's highest summit; spectacular sandstone scenery.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
120 km / 10 days; first regional trail integrating rock climbing into the main route.
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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