Hurghada Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

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   Gebel Shayeb El Banat Ascent

   Varies by route; a full-day round trip8-10 hours for a summit dayhardSummit 2,187 m, the highest peak of mainland Egypt's Eastern Desert

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   Mons Porphyrites (Gebel Abu Dukhan) Quarry Walk

   3-6 km of walking around the quarries3-4 hours on foot, plus the driveeasyCentral settlement about 630 m above sea level; highest quarries about 1,438 m

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   Mons Claudianus Fort and Quarry Walk

   2-4 km around the fort and quarries2-3 hours on foot, plus a long driveeasyAbout 700 m above sea level

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

When to hike

Seasonal conditions in Hurghada.

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.