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Just as Spain has the Camino and the United States has the Appalachian Trail, Jordan boasts its own iconic hiking route, the Jordan Trail. This epic long-distance path weaves through the country’s most breathtaking landscapes while providing a deep dive into its cultural heritage.
There are many compelling reasons to place Jordan on your travel checklist.
The most epic trail in Jordan is the 650km Jordan Trail. This trail allows you to explore the nation intimately, traversing its diverse landscapes from the northern region of Umm Qais to the southern city of Aqaba. Partially waymarked, the route is divided into eight sections, typically requiring about 36 hiking days. Along the way, hikers can experience 52 villages and many iconic sites, including the rock-hewn city of Petra and the stunning Wadi Rum.
Jordan’s new long-distance footpath offers travelers the chance to follow in the wake of prophets and shepherds on a journey that traverses lost cities, parched wadis, and some of the wildest quarters of the Middle East. Here we tackle the three-day section from Wadi Dana to Petra.