Highlight • Natural Monument
Elijah's Basin
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SimonWicart
March 9, 2023
Hiking
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.
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
Hiking
Amazing views of Sinai mountains
Ahmedmousa
August 9, 2025
Hiking
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. …
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5.0
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16
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 2,040 m
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