Dana To Wadi Ghuweir
What is Dana to Wadi Ghuweir looks like ?
28 km
It's mix between two trails Wadi Dana which start in Dana Village and goes all the way down to
Feynan Valley to meet the lower start point of Wadi Ghuweir.
Dana is an upcoming destination that is still visited by relatively few people
However, the surroundings are just as beautiful. So, plan some extra days for your trip to Jordan and visit Dana for an incredible hike through rugged nature.
The most popular hike is the Wadi Dana Trail. This trail takes you along breathtaking views of the valley.
The hike starts in Dana and pass by Feynan Valley then ends in the last point of Wadi Ghweir.
Most of the the beginning of the trail is downhill, but it’s still advisable to start early as you’ll be walking in the sun for the majority of the hike.
While the Wadi Dana Trail is amazing, the Wadi Ghuweir Trail is even more breathtaking.
However, we must mention that this part is a bit more challenging.
The Wadi Ghuweir Trail is a tropical paradise.
You’ll follow a water stream through the ever changing landscape.
You’ll walk through a narrow gorge with enormous red walls that
have been carved out by the water flowing through for centuries.
The walls of the gorge exhibit different shades of red or orange
every few feet, and you’ll occasionally have to climb over large rocks.
Halfway through, you’ll reach hanging gardens filled with ferns
palm trees, and various mosses growing from the walls and
crevices of the canyon.​
Wadi dana View
How difficult is Dana to Wadi Ghuweir trail?
The Wadi Dana Trail is 15 km from Dana Village through the valley to Feynan Ecolodge.
Then another 13 Km to the end of the Wadi Ghuweir
The hike is challenging, the beginning is a hard downhill then easy walk through the Dana valley until Feynan
Eco-Lodge then You follow a stream of water through a constantly
changing landscape in Wadi Ghuweir.
You walk through a narrow canyon with giant red walls that have been
carved out by the water flowing through for centuries.
The walls of the canyon display different shades of red or orange every
few feet, and occasionally, you have to climb over large rocks.
Halfway through, you reach hanging gardens filled with ferns
palm trees, and various mosses growing from the walls and crevices
of the canyon.
In some places, water flows through the canyon walls
providing an opportunity to drink from natural springs.
It’s a feast for the eyes, and you’ll want to stop every five minutes to
take a photo or simply marvel at the impressive nature.
There is not a lot of shade on the Wadi Dana as much in
Wadi Ghuweir so bring enough protection
( sun screen, sun hat, sun glasses ).
Also bring waterproof shoes as you will walk long way in water
Enough food, snacks and water.
Green Canyon Part
Wadi Ghuweir
The Hanging Rock