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1. Mount Sinai Summit – Summit Shops on Mount Sinai loop from Saint Catherine

13.8km

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800m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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SimonWicart

March 9, 2023

The basin of Elijah is a natural cavity on the edge of which was erected a church dedicated to the prophet Elijah.

Below Mount Sinai, the place is popular with guides who want to bivouac to enjoy the first light of day on the sacred mountain early the next day.

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Hayk 🚵🌲🏞️🏕️

June 20, 2024

Amazing views of Sinai mountains

Ahmedmousa

August 9, 2025

Elijah’s Basin is a wide, open plateau just below the summit of Mount Sinai. According to tradition, this is where the Prophet Elijah hid and heard the voice of God. Today, it serves as a natural resting place before the final ascent to the summit.

Surrounded by steep granite walls, the basin offers shelter from the wind and a peaceful place to pause, reflect, or gather before sunrise. Many hikers stop here to rest after climbing the camel path, and some they choose it to camp and spend a night in it, especially if they’re continuing up the Steps of Repentance to reach the summit.

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Ideal for short breaks or group gatherings

Located just 20–30 minutes below the summit

Some camel routes end here

Often used as a safe place to wait for sunrise before climbing the last steps

Elijah’s Basin is more than a stop — it’s a place where many hikers feel the quiet, spiritual presence of Sinai.

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Elijah's Basin

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