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Bab al‑Siq Tombs – Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) loop from Petra

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Bab al‑Siq Tombs – Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) loop from Petra

Hard

4.9

(7)

75

hikers

Bab al‑Siq Tombs – Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) loop from Petra

02:49

8.16km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 999 m for 3.03 km

After 4.08 km for 578 m

After 4.72 km for 554 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

808 m

Djinn Blocks

Highlight • Historical Site

Approximately 400 meters (1,312 ft) from the entrance, on the right (northern) side, stand three monolithic tomb blocks. Local Bedouins believed them to be dwellings of jinns (spirits) or cisterns …

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2

942 m

Bab al‑Siq Tombs

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Three massive blocks on the rock that gave entrance to the canyon

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3

3.21 km

View of the Siq and Al-Khazneh, Petra

Highlight • Historical Site

The Siq is about 2 kilometers long and you arrive directly at the Treasury in Petra

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4

4.35 km

View of the Royal Tombs of Petra

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view.

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5

5.51 km

View of Petra

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Perfect place to take another snapshot of the city.

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6

5.75 km

Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)

Highlight • Historical Site

Arriving after a journey of about 1 km in the already wonderful Siq and seeing the Treasury appear is like traveling back in time. Leave absolutely early in the morning …

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5.83 km

The Siq (Petra)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The main entrance to ancient Petra is through the Siq, a narrow, 1.2 km long gorge in the sandstone formation. The riverbed of Wadi Musa once ran here; this can …

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8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.28 km

3.40 km

337 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.95 km

584 m

180 m

180 m

131 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

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Sunday 30 August

27°C

16°C

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Comments

May 15, 2024,🇯🇴 Petra - Wanderung zum Opferplatz ⛰🏛🧐
This morning we went to the sacrificial site above the rock city of Petra. We hiked along rocky paths with great views and had a great view ⛰ of the rock city. The way back took us past the Treasury 🏛 again and back through the gorge. A great hike 🤩🤩🤩

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