• Explore magnificent trails in Wadi Rum
    Explore magnificent trails in Wadi Rum

    Enjoy our high-quality trails in and around Wadi Rum.

  • Visit waterfalls and natural hot springs near the Dead Sea
    Visit waterfalls and natural hot springs near the Dead Sea

    Hike the Wadi Attun Hot Springs Trail near the Dead Sea and jump in natural hot springs.

  • Join us on great hikes near the Dead Sea
    Join us on great hikes near the Dead Sea

    Explore high-quality trails in and around the lowest point on earth.

  •  Explore new territory with the Hiking in Jordan guidebook
    Explore new territory with the Hiking in Jordan guidebook

    The Burial Mound and Oryx Trail is a fine example of the many new trails in the guidebook.

  • Visit Jordan's nature reserves managed by the RSCN
    Visit Jordan's nature reserves managed by the RSCN

    Hiking the grand canyon in the Dana Biosphere Reserve is a unique experience.

  •  Discover the deserts in Jordan
    Discover the deserts in Jordan

    Hike in the vicinity of the Bait Ali Lodge in one of Jordan's most impressive deserts.

  • Discover Little Petra near Wadi Musa
    Discover Little Petra near Wadi Musa

    Little Petra (Bayda or al-Beidha) is a unique historical site with great hiking grounds.

  • Learn more about Jordan's historic sites
    Learn more about Jordan's historic sites

    Explore the Mukawir Fortress ruins (Machaerus) with stunning panoramic views of the Dead Sea.

  • The world's largest collection of hiking in Jordan videos
    The world's largest collection of hiking in Jordan videos

    Browse the large collection of hiking videos on our website.

  •  See Petra off the beaten track
    See Petra off the beaten track

    Hike the Petra High Place of Sacrifice Trail to see more monuments than most tourists see.

  • Discover the deserts of Rahma in Wadi Araba
    Discover the deserts of Rahma in Wadi Araba

    Rahma north of Aqaba is a unique hiking area with stunning deserts rarely visited by tourists.

  • Hike near the Rummana campground
    Hike near the Rummana campground

    The Rummana Mountain Trail is a wonderful hike in the Dana Biosphere Reserve.

  •  Explore magnificent trails in Jordan
    Explore magnificent trails in Jordan

    The Abu Barqa Dam Lookout provides stunning views over Wadi Araba and Israel.

  • Hike Jordan's tallest mountain (1,854 m, 6,083 ft.): Jebel Adami
    Hike Jordan's tallest mountain (1,854 m, 6,083 ft.): Jebel Adami

    The mountain affords a fantastic panorama over the vast desert mountain ranges of Saudi Arabia.

  • Hike near the castle in Ajloun
    Hike near the castle in Ajloun

    Walk through pleasant rolling limestone hills with terraced slopes and olive groves.

  • Discover the oasis in Wadi Ghuweir near Dana village and Feynan
    Discover the oasis in Wadi Ghuweir near Dana village and Feynan

    Walk in a canyon of tropical foliage as if you were wandering through a lost world.

  • Hike in the RSCN Mujib Biosphere Reserve
    Hike in the RSCN Mujib Biosphere Reserve

    Rappel the famous waterfall near the lowest point on earth at the Dead Sea.

  • Discover hidden treasures near the Dead Sea
    Discover hidden treasures near the Dead Sea

    Explore the extraordinary Wadi Numeira with its hanging rock and long narrow passage (the Siq).

  • Explore Wadi Rum as Lawrence of Arabia
    Explore Wadi Rum as Lawrence of Arabia

    Discover the Seven Pillars of Wisdom Trail near magnificent rock formations in Wadi Rum.

Finding your way in Jordan is not always easy. Public transport is for most difficult to understand and not necessarily reliable. In addition, public transport routes are rarely in the vicinity of the hiking areas with the exception of irregular buses to Wadi Rum and Petra from Amman, Madaba and Aqaba. Driving by car is often the best way to find your way to the hiking trails.

The Hiking in Jordan website offers a number of additional resources. Below is a list of suggestions on how to use the interactive maps on the website:

Although there are many navigation apps available for the Android system, few free apps provide the ability to use GPS files. One such app is the MyTracks app by Google. This tutorial explains how to use the GPS files with this app.

When you surf the Internet, you'll find numerous codes of conduct and suggestions for hikers. We take hike safety very seriously and we hope you will do the same. We have adapted the "HikeSafe Hiker Responsibility Code" that focuses on six easy to implement principles.

Chris and Greg present hiking tips and discuss essential items they bring while hiking in Jordan. This episode elaborates on communication on the trail, GPS equipment, the importance of tea on the hike, hiking boots and comfort stops.

Chris and Greg present hiking tips and discuss essential items they bring while hiking in Jordan. This episode covers water and hiking safety, sun protection, space blankets and safety vests, whistles, lights and hiking poles.

Despite the inevitable ecological impact, hiking can be positive to the environment when done responsibly. In Jordan, the greatest benefit would arise if hiking activities were to compete with small farming activity and in particular the breeding of domestic goats.

Although often underestimated, hiking trails can contribute significantly to tourism development as is the case in Western countries and special hiking destinations such as Nepal, Switzerland and Jordan with our Hiking Guide.

Jordan is a country with a hot and dry climate. Situated on the Arabian peninsula, temperatures can rise above 120 degrees Fahrenheit or 50 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is limited and summers are long and hot.

The hiking in Jordan website offers a number of additional resources to owners of the Hiking Guide. Below is a list of suggestions on how to use the website:

Jordan is located in the Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia, between Israel to the west and Iraq to the East. The country has a coastline of 26 km in the south near the port of Aqaba.

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