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Saint Catherine City – Umm Saad’s Garden loop from Saint Catherine
04:02
9.87km
410m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 1.45 km for 982 m
After 7.48 km for 982 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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113 m
Saint Catherine City
Highlight • Settlement
At the foot of Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine's Monastery, the …
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4.51 km
Umm Saad’s Garden
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Hidden by the great gebel Abbas Pasha, Umm Saad's Garden makes an excellent base camp for exploring the surrounding area.
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9.87 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.63 km
1.11 km
129 m
Surfaces
6.74 km
1.89 km
1.11 km
129 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,890 m)
Lowest point (1,570 m)
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