Mount Uhud Ridge Walk

Mount Uhud rises on the northern edge of Madinah in Saudi Arabia's Al Madinah Region and is the most visited hill walk in the city. Regional hiking guides describe a walk of about 5 km round trip taking roughly four hours, rated moderate, with panoramic views over Madinah and the desert and a suggestion to carry a light picnic for the descent. There is no formal trailhead, waymarking or visitor centre; walkers start beside the Battle of Uhud site and the Martyrs' Cemetery at the foot of the mountain and pick a line up the rocky slope, which is loose in places and fully exposed to the sun. One visitor tip mentions a coffee stop near the top and another notes there are no toilets, but neither could be confirmed from a second source, so walkers should carry their own water and plan without facilities. Distances reported by GPS tracks vary, so the figure given here is an estimate. Fitness needs are moderate: steady footing, comfort on rock and enough stamina for a few hours in the sun. Go at dawn or in the last two hours before sunset between November and February; summer midday ascents are unsafe. Avoid rainy days. The cemetery and mountain are religious sites, so visitors should dress modestly, keep voices low, take rubbish out and avoid cutting vegetation. A September 2026 visitor guide lists Uhud as open to non-Muslims, but confirm current rules before travel. In an emergency dial 911 (unified emergency number) or 997 for a Saudi Red Crescent ambulance.