Main Trail Petra 4,3km Main Attractions and World Heritage

Main Trail Petra (4,3 km one way) The main attractions

Every visitor should take this path at least once: The Main Trail Petra Main attractions! Shortly after the Petra At the main entrance there are first cultural sights to be discovered, for example the old ones Block graves or the unusual Obelisk tomb. Then you get to the 1,2 km long asThis beautiful gorge boasts not only natural beauty but also cultural highlights. It's worth hiking the trail early in the morning and late in the evening to enjoy the atmosphere without the crowds of tourists.

At the end of the canyon, the famous one is waiting Al Khazneh Treasure HouseNo matter how many photos you've seen before your visit, seeing its monumental sandstone facade rising up against the narrow passage of the Siq will take your breath away. Take a break on the Main Trail to Petra's main attractions and take in all the details. Then continue into the valley of Petra. Through the Street of the Facades through it you get to the roman theater.

The way food is Theater necropolis is worth a second look. From the former Nymphaeum unfortunately there are only a few bricks left. The ruins of the so-called are all the more impressive Great temple. After that, the Colonnaded street to the main temple Qasr al Bint and the Main trail ends where the Ascent to the Monastery of Petra Jordan starts.

With a combination of carriage ride and donkey ride you can also People with walking disabilities can visit many of the main trail attractions in Petra Jordan.

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Main trail Petra main attractions / Your path:

Main entrance -> Block graves -> Obelisk tomb with Bab as-Siq Triclinium -> The Siq -> Treasure house -> Street of the facades -> Theater necropolis -> Roman theater -> Nymphaeum -> Colonnaded street -> Great temple -> Qasr al Bint

Our hint

The Main trail At the end of the day, you must return to the Visitor Center. A total of almost 9 kilometers of walking must be planned for this main route. Alternatively, part of the route can be taken via the much more challenging High Places of Sacrifice Trail be bypassed or you can use Petra if necessary Back Exit Road leave. If you have extra time, you can also hike from Ad Deir Monastery to Little Petra and leave Petra without returning to the Main Trail.

Can you visit the sights of Petra with a wheelchair?

Many sights of the Main trail Petra's main attractions can also be reached by carriage ride. Others are accessible by a combination of carriage and donkey. also for people with walking difficulties reachable.

Want to explore more paths through Petra? You can find one here Petra map as well as numerous hiking trails. There is so much to explore!

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