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Hiking in Jordan Across Petra and Dana

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Bani Kenanah Sub- Petra Sub-
Jordan Static Map View Map Jordan Trail Tomb of High Priest Aaron Walk via Jabal Harun Trail High Place of Sacrifice Trail Monastery Trail (Ad-Deir Trail)

"Discover Jordan's captivating trails, where ancient wonders and natural splendor merge in unforgettable harmony."

Hiking in Jordan combines sandstone canyons, high desert plateaus, and long historic routes. The Jordan Trail links the north to Wadi Rum, while Petra delivers standout walks like the Backdoor Trail, the Monastery Trail, and the climb to Jabal Harun. Around Dana Biosphere Reserve, trails thread through deep wadis and stark escarpments, giving Jordan a hiking style that feels ancient, exposed, and unforgettable.

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Most popular hikes in Jordan

1
Jordan Trail
Jordan Trail map

Difficult

Jordan Trail

Bani Kenanah Sub-, Jordan · star 5.0 (3) · 658.4 km · Est. 28 days

2
Tomb of High Priest Aaron Walk via Jabal Harun Trail
Tomb of High Priest Aaron Walk via Jabal Harun Trail map

Medium

Tomb of High Priest Aaron Walk via Jabal Harun Trail

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 14.8 km · Est. 4 hrs 11 min

3
High Place of Sacrifice Trail
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Difficult

High Place of Sacrifice Trail

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star 5.0 (1) · 3.4 km · Est. 1 hrs 5 min

4
Monastery Trail (Ad-Deir Trail)
Monastery Trail (Ad-Deir Trail) map

Difficult

Monastery Trail (Ad-Deir Trail)

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 3.5 km · Est. 1 hrs 22 min

5
Petra Trail
Petra Trail map

Difficult

Petra Trail

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 11.7 km · Est. 3 hrs 39 min

6
Petra Monument via Backdoor Trail
Petra Monument via Backdoor Trail map

Difficult

Petra Monument via Backdoor Trail

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 12.8 km · Est. 4 hrs 10 min

7
Little Petra Trail
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Medium

Little Petra Trail

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 2.9 km · Est. 46 min

8
Petra to Royal Market Walk
Petra to Royal Market Walk map

Medium

Petra to Royal Market Walk

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 7.5 km · Est. 2 hrs 5 min

9
Dana Preserve to Petra Trail
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Difficult

Dana Preserve to Petra Trail

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 11.9 km · Est. 3 hrs 46 min

10
Petra UNESCO Loop
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Difficult

Petra UNESCO Loop

Petra Sub-, Jordan · star N/A (0) · 9.9 km · Est. 2 hrs 57 min

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