As-Salt to Iraq Al-Amir
As-Salt to Iraq Al-Amir
23.0 km
Total Distance
652 m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
Jordan Trail section 301 (22.9 km, about 7 hours, rated difficult) heads from the centre of As-Salt down the valley on tracks and country roads through small farms, then over the hills and down to the Hellenistic site of Iraq Al-Amir and its Copper Age caves. Much of the path is in shade on the west side of the hill if started early; Iraq Al-Amir has a women's craft cooperative and homestays.
Route Map
Difficulty
4/5 · Difficult- Experience with long mountain hikes
- Bring enough water - check sources along the route