View of Wadi Sathan loop from Sama Heights Resort @ Jabal Shams

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View of Wadi Sathan loop from Sama Heights Resort @ Jabal Shams

Hard

4.4

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View of Wadi Sathan loop from Sama Heights Resort @ Jabal Shams

07:53

16.0km

1,170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.57 km

Ridge Hike in the Grand Canyon of Oman

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It's best to start at sunrise, then the light mood is especially nice. You have beautiful views into the Grand Canyon.

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4.76 km

Jebel Shams Summit (3,009 m) – W4 Trail

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Making sure to bring your heavy cloth and a charged headlight

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7.69 km

Restricted Area Near Jebel Shams Northern Summit

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Hi there,
When were you there? How far can you get to Jebel Shams by car (4WD)? At which point is the road roughly blocked? A heartfelt thank you!

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7.85 km

View of Wadi Sathan

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This is the first time you have a look into the other valley. There are good possibilities to set up a tent. It is quite possible that it will be …

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,840 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

27°C

18°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

August 3, 2022,Day 109 (Djebel Shems, La Blatte au placard)

Great day !
Finally a real night followed by this famous hike which kept all its promises! The landscapes are grandiose, the "path" or rather the markup that follows the edge of Wadi Guhl is magnificent. Then arrived at the top with a dizzying view that dominates all the surroundings.
I then sped back down seeing the storm forming. Small …

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