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Sacred Lake at Karnak – Karnak Temple Entrance loop from Temple of Khonsu

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Sacred Lake at Karnak – Karnak Temple Entrance loop from Temple of Khonsu

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Sacred Lake at Karnak – Karnak Temple Entrance loop from Temple of Khonsu

01:29

5.81km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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After 1.77 km for 557 m

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After 2.50 km for 144 m

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After 3.22 km for 702 m

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Restaurant

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2.80 km

Sacred Lake at Karnak

Highlight • Lake

The Obelisk of Hatshepsut

This is the most impressive of all. It stands between the 4th and 5th pylons.

Size & Weight: It is approximately 30 meters high and weighs …

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3.15 km

Sanctuary at the Karnak Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

The holiest part of the temple with the stone altar

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3.25 km

Hatshepsut's Obelisk at Karnak Temple

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Obelisks were an important part of the religious life of the ancient Egyptians. They were usually placed in pairs in front of temples. The human and animal symbols of the …

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3.29 km

Dovetail Stone Joints at the Ancient Thebes Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

It may sound surprising, but these connections were often not intended to be permanent fixtures in the finished building:

Securing during construction: The clamps prevented the heavy blocks from shifting …

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3.39 km

Statue of Ramses II and his daughter Meritamen at the Karnak Temple

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Statue of Ramses II and his daughter Merit-Amun in the temple of Amun-RA near Karnak.

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3.47 km

Karnak Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

The sound and light show is simply amazing. Definitely worth seeing.

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3.69 km

Karnak Temple Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

The second checkpoint after the reception hall.

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3.95 km

Karnak Temple Visitor Center

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Security checks like at the airport. Entrance fee is about 10 euros. Then you come to the souvenir vendors, and then you go through security again.

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5.81 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

2.01 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

2.29 km

2.08 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Thursday 11 June

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Sacred Lake at Karnak – Karnak Temple Entrance loop from Temple of Khonsu

Sacred Lake at Karnak

Sanctuary at the Karnak Temple

Hatshepsut's Obelisk at Karnak Temple

Dovetail Stone Joints at the Ancient Thebes Archaeological Site

Statue of Ramses II and his daughter Meritamen at the Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple Entrance

Karnak Temple Visitor Center

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