Balcony Walk Oman Wanderung W6 Jebel Shams & Wadi Nakhar
The Jabal Shams Balcony Walk is the most recommended route for casual hikes as it is an easy hike through the rim of the 'Grand Canyon' starting from Al Khitaym village (الخطيم) . This is the village at the end of the road at Jabal Shams, right at the edge of the canyon.
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Jebel Shams Balcony Walk View from across the Jebel Shams Resort Overnight - Where to stay in Jebel Shams Jebel Shams or Jebel Akhdar? Why visit Jebel Shams in Oman ? Video Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman at 3009 meters. Access is not allowed as it is military ground.
Balcony Walk Oman Wanderung W6 Jebel Shams & Wadi Nakhar
W6 Balcony Trail (Jabal Shams) Hard • 4.9 (112) Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman. Photos (206) Directions. Print/PDF map. Length 8.4 kmElevation gain 714 mRoute type Out & Back. Try this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Ad Dakhiliyah. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 59.
Jebel Shams Balcony Walk Ultimate Guide To The BEST Hike In Oman!
Jebel Shams is the tallest mountain in Oman, the highest point of the mountain is 3009m, and known as "Arabic Grand Canyon ".Jebel Shams Balcony Walk is one.
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The Balcony Walk, or Rim Walk, takes you around the western side of Oman's 'Grand Canyon' offering some of the best views in Oman. The walk is about 6kms, and follows a stony donkey path. The walk starts at Al Khitaym or Wadi Ghul, depending on if you would like to ascend or descend for the majority of the walk.
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The Balcony Walk is a well marked trail that runs the rim of the canyon. This 4 hour out and back hike will dish up some of the best views in Oman. You will pass by abandoned villages and find hidden waterfalls. Plus, I can guarantee you'll have a few daring goats following you along the way hoping you may drop a snack!
Jebel Shams Balcony Walk Ultimate Guide To The BEST Hike In Oman!
WebGL is required to display the map. Location: Oman. Distance 2.42 km. Uphill 140 m. Downhill 30 m. Discover the best hikes and paths to Jebel Shams Balcony Walk in Oman. Explore it on the map and plan your own route to Jebel Shams Balcony Walk.
Balcony Walk Oman Wanderung W6 Jebel Shams & Wadi Nakhar
Travel Balcony Walk at Jebel Shams, Oman April 20, 2020 Jebel Shams or The Sun Mountain was something I was really looking forward to. As a mountain goat I would always choose mountains over anything else. Hiking in Oman is supposed to be a must -do activity and the Balcony walk is the most popular one.
Jebel Shams Balcony Walk Ultimate Guide To The BEST Hike In Oman!
Wadi Nakhr and the Balcony Walk. Beyond Ghul, the road begins to climb steadily upwards towards the summit of Jebel Shams, surfaced for about the first half of the journey, though nearer the top the tarmac gives out and the track becomes quite steep and rocky in places, meaning that 4WD is essential.
Jebel Shams Balcony Walk Ultimate Guide To The BEST Hike In Oman!
The almost 4 km long Balcony Walk in the centre of the Oman Mountains impresses with its view of the massive rock formations and the spectacular Wadi Nakhar gorge. Between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, along the coast of the Gulf of Oman, lies the Jebel Akhdar mountain range.
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Length 5.2 miElevation gain 2,342 ftRoute type Out & back Try this 5.2-mile out-and-back trail near Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Ad Dakhiliyah. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Balcony Walk Oman Wanderung W6 Jebel Shams & Wadi Nakhar
The Jebel Shams Balcony Walk is a 4km hike with around 200m in elevation change. You start at 1,900m at the rim of the Wadi Ghul canyon and go as low as 1,700m. It's a return hike (in that you go all the way to the end point, and then hike back to the start). The hike takes around 3-4 hours, depending on how many photo and food breaks you take.
Jebel Shams Balcony Walk Ultimate Guide To The BEST Hike In Oman!
AMENITIES. This is a world-class experience on top of the highest mountain in the region, Jebel Shams. The adventure begins with a hike along the top of the canyon, the famous Balcony Walk, to the abandoned village of Sap Bani Khamis. See how the locals lived here just 70 years ago, and learn about Oman's history and geology.
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The Balcony Walk (W6 Trail) The stats Distance: 8.2km return (9km return if you include the hidden cave) Elevation gain: 350m Difficulty: Easy, but not flat Summary: The Balcony Walk (aka W6 Trail) is a mix of flat and downhill track on the way and then flat and uphill on the way back.
Jebel Shams Balcony Walk Ultimate Guide To The BEST Hike In Oman!
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Balcony Walk Oman Wanderung W6 Jebel Shams & Wadi Nakhar
Walk AMENITIES Located on Jebel Shams, the country's highest mountain also referred to as Oman's Grand Canyon, the Balcony Walk is a well-marked trail that runs the rim of the canyon. This four-hour hike features some of the best views in Oman. It also passes by abandoned villages and hidden waterfalls, offering spectacular photo opportunities.