Riyadh Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

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   Edge of the World Cliff Trail

   About 2 km uphill from the parking area to the cliff edge (one way)About 1-1.5 hours return plus time at the edgeeasyUphill climb to a cliff edge on the Tuwaiq escarpment; height gain not verified

   A wide, firm path climbs to a sheer cliff edge on the Tuwaiq escarpment, close to the drop and often windy.

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   Edge of the World Window Descent to the Lower Plateau

   A short extra scramble beyond the cliff-top path; length not verifiedAdd about 1-2 hours to the cliff trailmoderateDescent from the cliff top to the lower plateau through the rock gap known as the window

   A scramble through a gap called the window to reach the lower plateau below the escarpment.

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   Wadi Hanifah Trail (Sports Boulevard)

   13.4 km from Al-Olab Dam to Jeddah Road per the Sports Boulevard site; the wider valley has over 50 km of paved and gravel walking and cycling trailsSeveral hours for the full stretch; shorter sections can be walked in 1 houreasyFlat valley floor along the wadi

   A long valley greenway with pedestrian, cycling and equestrian paths through Riyadh's main wadi.

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   Wadi Namar Lakeside Walk

   Paths of about 2 km along the lake, which is just over 2 km longAbout 45-90 minuteseasyFlat, paved lakeside track

   A paved loop beside the Wadi Namar dam lake, with a waterfall, lighting and picnic lawns.

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

When to hike

Seasonal conditions in Riyadh.

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.