South Sinai Governorate

Hiking and peaks in South Sinai Governorate

Sinai Peaks & Hiking Trails

The South Sinai Governorate contains Egypt's highest elevations and significant religious landmarks. This collection features Mount Catherine, the country's tallest peak at 2,629 meters, and Mount Sinai, traditionally identified as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments. The list also includes Gebel Serbal, a massive granite mountain in Wadi Feiran, and Jebel al Benat, known for its distinct rock formations and local folklore. These trails traverse rugged granite massifs and ancient mountain passes used by Bedouin tribes for centuries.

Sinai Peaks & Hiking Trails — Map

A

Mount Sinai

Biblical site of great significance. Its serene atmosphere makes it a popular destination for meditation.

B

Mount Catherine

Mount Catherine, locally known as Gabal Katrîne, is the highest mountain in Egypt.

C

Gebel Serbal

Massive granite mountain in Wadi Feiran reaching 2,070 meters. Historically considered a candidate for the biblical Mount Sinai, the area contains ruins of early Christian hermitages.

D

Naqb Mehamed

High-altitude mountain pass providing a traditional trekking route through the rugged interior of the peninsula.

E

Jebel al Benat

Granite peak known as the "Mountain of the Girls," associated with local Bedouin legends and offering views over the surrounding desert landscape.

F

Jabal Samra

Prominent peak in the central mountain range of the Sinai Peninsula.

G

Gebel al Gushiya

High-altitude peak located in the northern region of the South Sinai mountains.

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