Wadi Ghuweir Trail
14 km
What makes the Wadi Ghuweir Trail so unique?
The hanging rock
The Wadi Ghuweir Trail is a tropical paradise.
You follow a stream of water through a constantly changing landscape.
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.
The green canyon
The siq
How difficult is the Wadi Ghuweir Trail?
A good thing to know is that the Wadi Ghuweir Trail is approximately 14 kilometers
long and cuts through a mountainous gorge.
It’s not an overly difficult hike, but there are some climbing and scrambling involved
along the way.
The specific challenges may vary each year, depending on the water flow through
the canyon during the winter season which shapes the landscape.
Accumulated large rocks pose fun obstacles during the hike.
The entire journey takes about 6 hours, with a majority of it being in the shade.
Prior hiking experience is not necessary, but a bit of courage and fitness are beneficial.
Although we usually prefer hiking without a guide, for this hike, we highly recommend
having a guide since you never know what you might encounter.
The guide knows the easiest itinerary and can assist you on difficult sections.
They also carry a rope and can provide support for climbing if needed. (Transportation needed)
Walking through the water
climbing the rock
The palm trees