The Top 5 Mountain Passes in Oman
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Oman and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Jebel Shams ascent
Highlight • Climb
Big road climb! Great on a road bike, but essential if you want to visit the gravel towards the top.
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Wadi Qanu (Old Yiti Road)
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Nice mountain road. Minimal traffic. Super-steap ascend from Hamriah, then up and down punchy climbs.
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Mountain Road Through the Hajar Mountains
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Amazing road across the mountains, stunning landscape, hardly any traffic, mostly perfect tarmac (some works going on to repave). Water and toilets along the way. Many good spots for camping. …
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Hajar Bani Humaid–Al Natwah Mountain Road
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Nice gravel route. I did this part only by mistake. It's a bit shorter than the version via the cave. Great alternative to the main road (Khor Fakkan->Dubai) even with …
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View of Wakan
Highlight • Viewpoint
Beautiful hike from Wukan - approx. 1.5 hours. - through the great mountains with a fantastic view of the valley basin.
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