Wadi Rum viewpoints

Wadi Rum Viewpoints & Peaks

This collection highlights the most significant geological landmarks and elevated viewpoints within the Wadi Rum Protected Area. It features massive sandstone massifs like Jabal Rum and Jabal Um Ishrin alongside world-renowned natural formations such as the Burdah Rock Bridge. These sites offer expansive perspectives over the red sand dunes, narrow canyons, and vast desert plains that characterize this UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Jordan.

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Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum, known also as the Valley of the Moon, is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan, near the border…

Burdah Bridge

One of the highest natural rock arches in the world, situated approximately 300 meters above the desert floor on the Burdah massif.

Arch Tower

A distinctive sandstone formation featuring a natural arch, located in the northern section of the Wadi Rum protected area.

View on Wadi Sabet

An elevated vantage point overlooking the wide southern valley of Wadi Sabet, known for its expansive red sand landscapes.

Panorama Natural Bridge

A natural rock formation providing panoramic views of the surrounding desert valleys and sandstone mountains.

Jabal Um al Muqawwar

A prominent sandstone peak located in the central region of Wadi Rum, offering views of the desert floor and nearby rock formations.

Jabal Um al Nufus

A mountain peak situated in the northern part of the desert, characterized by its rugged granite and sandstone layers.

Jebel al Kara

A desert peak located on the western edge of the Wadi Rum area, providing views toward the Disi region.

Al Judayyidah

A sandstone mountain peak located near the northern entrance of the Wadi Rum Protected Area.

Jabal Suraybit

A peak in the southern reaches of Wadi Rum, overlooking the remote valleys near the border region.

Jabal al Khushsh

A mountain in the southern desert area known for hiking routes and views of the red and white sand desert intersection.

Jabal Khazali

An iconic massif famous for the Khazali Canyon, which contains ancient Nabataean, Thamudic, and Kufic petroglyphs.

Jabal Rum

Standing at 1,734 meters, this is one of Jordan's highest peaks. It consists of a granite base with sandstone caps and is a primary site for rock climbing.