There are some very wonderful trekking paths with some breathtaking views. With spectacular views over the canyon, a cooler climate than at sea level, great camping opportunities and several hiking trails, it’s well worth a visit when you’re in Oman. As a mountain goat I would always choose mountains over anything else. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Admiring the views along the Jebel Shams balcony walkThe Jebel Shams Balcony Walk is a 4km hike with around 200m in elevation change. Tijdens deze wandeling kan je genieten van spectaculaire uitzichten want je … At the location there are a couple of souvenir stalls and few houses and we met this old goat shepherd who was kind enough to pose for a quick portrait. Jebel Shams, at 3,009 metres elevation, is Oman’s tallest mountain.
It is technically not difficult and there is no real exposed areas. Keen hikers can climb to the summit if they like – or somewhere near the summit; the very top of the mountain is military land and thus off-limits to the public.
We had no idea what to expect so I suggested we take our tripods and headlamps with us in case we want to photograph sunset at the Balcony. I can’t imagine myself being able to walk along that narrow path with that enormous drop just inches away.
For a round trip you should count about four hours. The Balcony Walk hike in Jebel Shams was a thrilling part of our 5- day self-driving tour of Oman. Jebel Shams or The Sun Mountain was something I was really looking forward to. The hike takes around 3-4 hours, depending on how many photo and food breaks you take.
We don't own a handheld GPS except for our mobile phones.and download the 3 documents Trekking Route 1, 2 and 3 that give you details of hiking trails.This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Lifetime goal accomplished, he now plans to take time off to travel. It’s a return hike (in that you go all the way to the end point, and then hike back to the start).
It must of been very tough work.
There are only a few places where you are aware of the drop.Benjamin White is a long, long, long term traveller. I was surprised to stumble upon an abandoned village at the end of the canyon! But if you’re careful and drive to the conditions you’ll be fine.The Balcony Walk trailhead is 1.5 to 2 hours drive from Bahla, and 2 to 2.5 hours drive from Nizwa. ?
This really puzzled me. People even built terraces here to grow crops and it seems that small community has thrived in old days. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one.To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. We had a pleasure to do the same walk couple of years back and I dare to say our camping site beats your hotel any time This is awesome Rok! What made people in ancient times to come and settle here?!
You start at 1,900m at the rim of the Wadi Ghul canyon and go as low as 1,700m.It’s a return hike (in that you go all the way to the end point, and then hike back to the start). On the way we stopped at a small traditional village of Balad Sayt (بلد سيت). Even the small town where the trail starts offers very little, so make sure to bring with you everything you need.The abandoned houses at the end of the Jebel Shams balcony walkThe Jebel Shams Balcony Walk starts from a small hamlet called Al Khitaym. Damn, this creature is loud!
We decided to return back before it gets too dark – there was no clouds in the sky and the air was hazy so we did’t expect a spectacular sunset. We are thinking about a walk about the same time it would take us to do the balcony walk. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Him walking away is one of my favourite shots.
Cette randonnée est une portion du chemin de grande randonnée W6. Jebel Shams, at 3,009 metres elevation, is Oman’s tallest mountain. Only it doesn’t really end as you now must about-face and do it all in reverse.Many online sources (and locals) will insist that you need a 4WD to reach the trailhead at Khateem. We traveled from Nizwa to Jebel Shams in the heart of the Al Hajar Mountain range, the highest in the Arabian peninsula. It was a pretty sweet way to end the hike!The waterfall at the end of the Jebel Shams Balcony WalkWe also brought sandwiches and snacks with us that we ate there at the end of the trail before hiking back. W6 Balcony Trail (Jabal Shams) is a 10.3 kilometer out and back trail located near Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Khateem is also the starting point for the spectacular Balcony Walk (part of hiking route W6 and clearly waymarked with the usual red, white and yellow painted flags). De meest leuke manier om deze plek te verkennen is door de Balcony Walk te lopen. I can confirm that I drove to Khateem in a small 2WD car without any difficulty.
From Al Rustaq on, the road gets more and more adventurous and scenic. Photo credit: Benjamin WhiteAt first it is just a goat pen or two, with tiny mortar-less stone huts built alongside.