Western Hajar Traverse
Oman · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 58/100
At a glance
| Countries | Oman |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Western Hajar (Jebel Shams region) |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 209 km |
| Typical duration | 16 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 3009 m |
| Best season | Nov-Mar |
| Start | Wadi Bani Awf area |
| End | Jebel Shams region |
| Permit / guide | no (GPS navigation or guide needed; only part waymarked) |
| Special gear | none (donkey support available on wilderness stages) |
Score
58/100
Documented 209 km spine traverse of Oman's Hajar mountains with village guesthouses and wild camps; still little-known internationally.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
hajarhiking.com: 209 km, 16 days (eight 1-day, two 2-day, one 4-day stages). Shorter 3-5 day circuits possible.
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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