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Great Pyramid of Giza – Great Sphinx of Giza loop from Great Pyramid of Giza

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Great Pyramid of Giza – Great Sphinx of Giza loop from Great Pyramid of Giza

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Great Pyramid of Giza – Great Sphinx of Giza loop from Great Pyramid of Giza

02:46

10.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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1.67 km

The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramids

Highlight • Monument

If you heard of the light show and wanted to see it, let me tell you that it is very boring and not worth the 26 USD p.p. entrance fee. …

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1.89 km

The Great Sphinx of Giza

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Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a …

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2.29 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

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The pyramids of Giza are the last surviving wonders of the ancient world. The construction of these buildings still gives rise to speculation about the organization and technology.

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2.50 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

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The Pyramids of Giza are one of Egypt's main attractions. Located in the Giza Necropolis, the pyramids are part of a series of ancient monuments that include the Great Pyramid …

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2.68 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

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Just the madness to experience 4000 year old history. In all 3 pyramids you can go inside, but be careful: The tickets have to be bought in advance at the info. At the pyramid no longer possible

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2.69 km

Pyramid of Khafre

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Pyramid of Chephren

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3.44 km

Ruins

7.95 km

View of the Great Sphinx of Giza

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Good point from which to view the Sphinx in profile with one of the three great pyramids in the background.

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8.16 km

Great Sphinx of Giza

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The (also the) Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt (Arabic أبو الهول, DMG Abū l-Haul) is by far the most famous and largest Sphinx. It represents a lying lion with …

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

3.62 km

1.15 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

3.38 km

1.34 km

1.19 km

814 m

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