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View of the Nile River – Karnak Temple Entrance loop from Luxor

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View of the Nile River – Karnak Temple Entrance loop from Luxor

Easy

5.0

(3)

72

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View of the Nile River – Karnak Temple Entrance loop from Luxor

01:10

4.58km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.62 km for 751 m

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After 2.51 km for 723 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Hotel

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1

85 m

Arab Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Characteristics of Arab cemeteries: The graves are always oriented towards Mecca (Qibla).

Simplicity: In Islam, excessive ornamentation is avoided in graves. Simple gravestones or small, dome-shaped structures (for important figures) are common.

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399 m

View of the Nile River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view over the Nile, the lush green banks and the mountains 😍

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3

1.85 km

Karnak Temple Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

The second checkpoint after the reception hall.

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2.07 km

Karnak Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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2.15 km

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

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2.29 km

Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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2.44 km

Sanctuary at the Karnak Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

The holiest part of the temple with the stone altar

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3.27 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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4.58 km

End point

Hotel

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

1.63 km

909 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.47 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 11 June

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