Hike through the Wadi Naqab gorge

From the turnoff to the Jebel Yanas mountain, a dirt road continues for several kilometers through the Wadi Naqab valley. Where you start your walk depends on what kind of car you have. Locals drive deep into the gorge with large off-road vehicles. Those who have a normal car start about 5 kilometers after the turn to Yanas at a group of houses. The next possible parking lot is about two kilometers further

The last lonely houses in the valley are now just „wilderness“

Take into account that, especially at the edge, the entire path is practically without shade and there is only a little vegetation. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you.

Don't forget that Wadi doesn't just mean a seasonal stream where water flows through the winter, but there can be a flash flood wave when a storm passes through the mountains. A dry river bed can thus turn into a predatory river in a few minutes, which also drags tons of stones

Finally, the wide valley narrows and the start of the gorge appears in front of us.

At the start of the gorge, there is a warning sign that you are approaching the border area with Oman. The gorge leads all the way to Oman – do not cross the border.

The walk through the gorge is truly magical – vertical walls and sharp rock tips rise up around you. In addition, there are also passages with shadows – finally.

You can walk through the gorge for many kilometers before reaching Oman. Here you will also find caves, lakes and other attractions as befits a wadi. In addition, you can also explore the side valleys if you have enough time. You return the same way.