Trip to Sharaf al Alamayn Pass

The road to the pass starts just east of Al-Hamra. It goes on a nice asphalt on the long southern slopes of the mountains.

After about half an hour of driving and overcoming a series of curves, the view of the main ridge will open. The transmitter antennas that are visible from here are just a short walk from the pass. In the background Jebel Sham

Just below the pass at an altitude of almost two thousand meters above sea level is the Al Hoota Rest House, where it is possible to stay

After driving through a not very extraordinary landscape, the first view from the pass on the other side will definitely get you. Below you is basically a kilometer downhill slope and a number of jagged ridges

There is a small car park right in Sharaf al Alamayn Pass. From this point of view, it is beautiful to see the possibility of a nice hike along the ridge

The road to the north no longer has an asphalt surface and is intended only for off-road vehicles. If you have a good vehicle it is definitely worth driving it

From the pass, we set out for a pleasant walk along the edge of the ridge along a terrain path leading to the transmitter

Directly below us is in a beautiful place the village of Hat (sometimes referred to as Al Hajir)

The path of the walk is comfortable, you just have to avoid the locals, who can only go there by car.

The views here will remind you of the famous Grand Canyon

There really is nowhere to hurry here. Just climb the rock plate and enjoy the views.

It pays to walk behind the transmitter, because from here there is a really impressive view of the edge of the ridge. But the journey continues even further, as it is the Omani trekking route W10h leading to the crossroads of routes W8 and W9 leading to Bilad Sayt or Misfat al Abriyeen

Bilad Sayt, destination of off-road vehicles

Return to Al-Hamry. The trip to the pass was definitely worth it.