Wadi Al-Mudhlim (Tunnel Track)
The Siq is the best-known and most spectacular entrance to Petra, and is used by the majority of visitors to the ruins. However, there are a number of alternative entrances to the ruins, which see far fewer visitors and which are well worth exploring. The beautiful Wadi Muthlim is a good alternative entry route through stunning scenery, but taking no less than two hours to deliver you to the Nymphaeum in the city centre.
The trail begins just before the entrance to the Siq, where there is a small bridge and a couple of shops. The path into Wadi al Mudhlim initially follows the river bed and then passes through a short Nabataean tunnel (built to divert floodwater) before continuing along the river bed. After the tunnel, navigating is easy as there are no turn-offs - all you need do is follow the canyon until it emerges into a much larger canyon after 4 km.
The further you hike in Wadi al Muthlim the more the canyon starts to narrow, especially towards the end, when there is little more than a couple of metres between the canyon walls. When you finally emerge into the Petra Basin, there is still a walk of about 20 minutes back to the Roman Theatre and the main ruins.
Hiking Trails
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Khubtha Trail
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Al Madras Trail
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 Start: Visitor Center
 End: Treasury viewpoint
 Duration: 4 hrs 5-hrs
 Grade: Hard
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Start: Visitor Center
End: Al Madras (Oil Press)
Duration: 30 minutes to 1 Hour
Grade: Medium
 Do not attempt this trail without a guide
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The Monastery (AD-deir) Main Trail
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The Monastery (AD-deir) to Little Petra or vice versa
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Start: Visitor Center
End:
Duration: 7 Hours
Grade: Medium
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Start: Visitor Center
End:
Duration: 7.5 Hours
Grade: Medium
Keep in mind that you need to arrange transportation
ahead of time from Little Petra back to Wadi Musa.
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The Monastery (AD-deir) to Kharubat Al-Fajjah
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Wadi Al-Mudhlim (Tunnel Track)
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Start: Visitor Center
End: Kharubat Al-Fajjah
Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Grade: Hard |
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Start: Visitor Center
End: The Bedouin Village or Qaser Al Bint
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Grade: Hard |
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Petra High Place of Sacrifice through Wadi Farasa
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Petra High Place of Sacrifice to Little Petra
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Start: Visitor Center
End:
Duration: 8 hours
Grade: Medium |
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Start: Visitor Center
End:
Duration: 8-9 hours
Grade: Medium |
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