6.7 km
Total Distance
1,141 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Official trekking route W6a follows an ancient donkey path from Wadi Ghul past abandoned stone villages and up the west flank of the An Nakhur gorge to Al Khitaym, where the W6 Balcony Walk begins. It is about 7 km one way with some 1,250 m of ascent and is a strenuous climb with wide views of the gorge.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes