Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor – Luxor Temple loop from Luxor

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Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor – Luxor Temple loop from Luxor

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Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor – Luxor Temple loop from Luxor

00:19

1.24km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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352 m

Statue of Ramses II

Highlight • Monument

This impressive colossal statue stands in the First Courtyard of the Karnak Temple, directly in front of the Second Pylon.

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474 m

Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor

Highlight • Historical Site

A path about 3 km long from temple to temple, all decorated with a small sphinx.

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586 m

Old Entrance of Abu Haggag Mosque

Highlight • Religious Site

The old entrance to the mosque is a good 4 meters above the ground.

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709 m

Luxor Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

The Luxor temple is immersed in a unique sea of lights in the evening hours. A sight that should not be missed.

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890 m

Luxor Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

The Luxor temple is immersed in a unique sea of lights in the evening hours. A sight that should not be missed.

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1.24 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

766 m

426 m

Surfaces

745 m

277 m

170 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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21°C

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Comments

March 17, 2025,🇪🇬Luxor Tempel von Luxor

Construction of the temple began around 1400 BC. It is dedicated to the deities Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. At the entrance to the complex are several statues, all depicting Ramses II. The colonnade is approximately 16 meters high. Its walls are decorated with reliefs depicting the Opet Festival. On this day, Christians and Muslims carry a …

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