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Sacred Lake at Karnak – Karnak Temple Scarab loop from Luxor

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Sacred Lake at Karnak – Karnak Temple Scarab loop from Luxor

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5.0

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40

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Sacred Lake at Karnak – Karnak Temple Scarab loop from Luxor

00:30

1.96km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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After 194 m for 417 m

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After 882 m for 615 m

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Waypoints

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194 m

Karnak Temple Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

The second checkpoint after the reception hall.

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413 m

Karnak Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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495 m

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

Highlight • Monument

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

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593 m

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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636 m

Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show

Highlight • Historical Site

The sound and light show is just awesome. Definitely worth seeing.

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736 m

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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747 m

Karnak Temple Scarab

Highlight • Monument

Often the tour guide or guide recommends walking 7 times for the lucky charm.

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1.53 km

Karnak Temple Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

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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1.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.44 km

500 m

Surfaces

1.23 km

715 m

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Tuesday 9 June

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