Experience
A longer climb onto the higher ground around Madinah, with the city and the surrounding plain opening up as you gain height.
Experience overview
An early start and a steady climb onto the higher ground around the city. The trail is rocky in places but not technical, and the reward is a wide view over Madinah and the volcanic plain around it.
Highlights
Itinerary
Times are approximate. Morning hikes start early to finish before the heat; evening hikes are timed for sunset.
0:00
Your driver collects you from your hotel for the short drive to the trailhead.
0:30
Your trail leader checks shoes and water, explains the route and sets the pace for the group.
0:45
A steady climb over rock and gravel with short rests, the city opening up below as you gain height.
1:45
Coffee and dates with a view over Madinah, the harrah and Mount Uhud, and time for photographs.
2:15
A slower descent by a different path back to the vehicle.
3:30
The drive back to central Madinah.
Practical information
The trail is rocky and steep in places but not technical. A reasonable level of fitness and proper shoes with grip are needed.
Gallery
The rocky high ground around Madinah and the views from the top.
Transport
Transfers are private and air-conditioned, with a licensed driver. The vehicle you choose sets the size of your group.
Spacious and comfortable for families or small groups needing extra room.
Ideal for families and medium-sized groups with comfortable seating and easy access.
FAQs
Short answers to what guests ask most before booking Mountain Hiking.
Contact us as early as you can. We will move your booking where availability allows, and confirm the guide again if the guide changes.
Yes. See the Cancellation Policy for the current terms and how to request a cancellation.
Madinah tours run in most conditions. If a route is genuinely unsafe we will contact you to move the tour or adjust it.
You should be comfortable walking uphill for an hour with short rests. No climbing experience is needed.
We choose the trail for the season, the weather and your group, always on the high ground around the city. Your trail leader confirms it the day before.
In summer we start at sunrise. If the forecast is unsafe we will move your hike to another date or refund you in full.
Children aged 12 and over can join with an adult, provided they are used to walking.
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