Saudi Arabia
Description
Spread out across the Arabian Peninsula lies the large desert country of Saudi Arabia, a distinctly hot and dry place year round. Starting from the west is the only relatively humid place, the western coastal region of Tihama bordering on the Red Sea. Parallel to the Red Sea coast run the country's major mountain ranges, the Hejaz range in the northwest and Asir range in the southwest. The mountains of Asir rise up over 3000 m, and are a green and cool refuge for Saudi Arabians who want to escape from the summer heat. Behind these mountains towards the east, north and south are wide expanses of a high (semi-)desert plateau called Nejd (or Najd), gradually sloping down toward the Persian Gulf in the east and to the true desert of Rub'al Khali or Empty Quarter in the south. Apart from several large and modern urbanized oases, the inland areas are largely unpopulated. A few minor mountain ranges are found here, such as the Tuwaiq escarpment near Riyadh, and the northern highlands of Shammar.
Given the extremes of Saudi desert and climate, it is not surprising that hiking does not appear to be a popular local passtime. There are no long distance hiking trails whatsoever, and the adventurous usually set out by 4WD and do short hikes of a day or a few hours. Yet there are some wonderful landscapes waiting to be explored, particularly in the western mountains of Hejaz and Asir. Rugged massifs and wadi's (valleys), very old donkey and camel trails that have fallen into disuse, and magnificent volcanic craters like Al-Wahbah, Jabal Bayda and Jabal Abyad.
There appear to be few provisions for hikers, so if you want to camp anywhere, bring all you need. Keep in mind that temperatures higher up can drop real low at night, and winds can be strong too.
Regions
Links
Facts
- Saudi Tourism on hiking and trekking
Official Saudi Commision for Tourism and Antiquities website giving some general info and suggestions on hikking and trekking.
- Splendid Arabia
Interesting and informative website by Mohammad Nowfal, about travel, and some hiking, in Saudi Arabia. Great pictures too!
Reports
- My Saudi Arabia - It's Not About The Sand
Nice report with pictures by Paul Tupman of a hike in the Jebel Tuwaiq (2008).
- Photo Hiking Saudi Arabia | NidalM Photography
Take a look at this wonderful photo-blog by Abdullah Nidal Mohiuddin, free lance photographer based in Saudi Arabia.
- Hiking in Saudi Arabia | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Nice picture of a hike up Faisal's Pinnacle near Riyandh.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
- Saudi Aramco World : Volcanic Arabia
Interesting article (2006) about volcanic regions of Saudi Arabia.
- ::Wildlife::
Website of the Saudi National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Protection, giving some useful info on protected areas.
Books

United Kingdom
- Simple Gestures
- The Greater Middle East poses major challenges for the United States. Yet despite decades of intense involvement in Middle Eastern affairs, most Americans still know little about the cultures of the region. ”Simple Gestures” describes one American`s efforts over forty years to better understand the society in the countries where she lived and... Read more

Netherlands
- The Three Dreams
- ''Mr. Pilot'' in the story, seeking to escape a dysfunctional upbringing, chooses a path of adventure, risking the uncertainty of not knowing exactly where the wind will take him. A helicopter pilot by trade, his romance with the air takes him to places far and wide, spanning countries as far as Saudi Arabia, America, and Indonesia. His... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- The Three Dreams
- ''Mr. Pilot'' in the story, seeking to escape a dysfunctional upbringing, chooses a path of adventure, risking the uncertainty of not knowing exactly where the wind will take him. A helicopter pilot by trade, his romance with the air takes him to places far and wide, spanning countries as far as Saudi Arabia, America, and Indonesia. His... Read more

Netherlands
- Why Can't Potatoes Walk?
- When it comes to animals and nature, there is no end to our curiosity. Around ten thousand questions a year land on LarsAke Janzon's desk at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. In this sequel to the successful book How Long Can a Fly Fly?, Janzon responds to nutty questions, freak happenings, and odd observations with interesting facts and... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Why Can't Potatoes Walk?
- When it comes to animals and nature, there is no end to our curiosity. Around ten thousand questions a year land on LarsAke Janzon's desk at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. In this sequel to the successful book How Long Can a Fly Fly?, Janzon responds to nutty questions, freak happenings, and odd observations with interesting facts and... Read more
Maps

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Saudi Arabia & Kuwait - Saudi Arabië en Koeweit | ITMB
- Saudi Arabia & Kuwait Travel Reference Map 1 : 1 750 000 / 1 : 390 000 ab 10.49 EURO Central Riyadh, Kuwait City Centre. 2nd edition Read more

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Saudi Arabië | Freytag & Berndt
- Saudi Arabien 1 : 2 000 000. Autokarte ab 10.9 EURO Saudi Arabia. Touristische Informationen, Ortsregister, Entfernungen in km freytag & berndt Auto + Freizeitkarten. Laufzeit bis 2010 Read more

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabië | Gizi Map
- Saudi Arabia Geographica 1 : 3 000 000 ab 11.95 EURO Read more
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