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Stairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version

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near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)

Muhasin Pallikkal

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Distance: 12.33mi
Elevation +: 5755f
TrailRank: 79| 4.67

Photo ofStairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version

Update: RAKTDA has put a signboard in the starting point of Wadi Lithbah saying that illegal border crossing is prohibited and recently there is Oman military checking reported at the village (after the vertical climb). ...

Iconic hike of UAE, recorded very well5by mohsin. The description for each waypoint kept on trail without any error. Tha...

Husnain Ashfaq

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Mamboukh- Marj El Haour -Wadi el Amine - Zaarour ridge

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near El Aali, Mont-Liban (Lebanon)

Rami Rachkidi

Distance: 13.98mi
Elevation +: 2894f
TrailRank: 79| 4.67

Photo ofMamboukh- Marj El Haour -Wadi el Amine - Zaarour ridge

Solo hike starting from Mamboukh area and going west to join the Lebanon mountain trail (Baskinta-Mtein section). This section is amazing with beautiful sceneries all around: cliffs, fountains, springs, waterfalls and ma...

Just finished this hike today! Great hike!! Thanks for sharing Rami. The hike is long and tough as Rami mentioned. The l...

Mohamed Madhoun

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Wadi Bih (UAE) to Jebel Tafif (Oman)

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near Al Mazlūq, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)

Dan Slack

Distance: 10.55mi
Elevation +: 5541f
TrailRank: 78| 5.0

Photo ofWadi Bih (UAE) to Jebel Tafif (Oman)

A brutally long, yet rewarding, hike from a small village in Wadi Bih all the way up to the summit of Jebel Tafif in Oman. If completed as a return route, this hike is approaching 34km. I started at sunrise and complete...

Beautiful and difficult route, and an excellent description. Thank you very much for your documentation work and detail...

Pablo de Gárate

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CY: Madari Circular Trail (in snow) (Spília)

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near Spília, Nicosia District (Cyprus)

Marianna_on_trail

Distance: 8.22mi
Elevation +: 2090f
TrailRank: 78| 5.0

Photo ofCY: Madari Circular Trail (in snow) (Spília)

This trail turned out to be extraordinary in many ways. We went there at the end of March and still there was snow all around. Part of the trail (between Madari Fire Lookout Station and Selladi tou Katamanli) wasn’t walk...

It was an amazing trail, from the endemic species seen on the trail to the smell of pine trees and the beautiful views t...

elida ilinoiu

Beautiful beautiful trail Thank you 🙏🏽 it wasn’t snow but very beautiful

Hana El Omary

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Mt May Loop (2021 update)

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near Amaroe, Queensland (Australia)

Michael999

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Distance: 4.27mi
Elevation +: 1998f
TrailRank: 77| 4.67

This hike climbs both the major peaks of Mt May (839m high) from a clockwise direction ascending via the northern ridge, then descending via the south-west ridge and back along the road to the campsite. The track follows...

I followed this trails , thanks Michael . It was really helpful

Morcos Mosaad

Great informative notes on this trail thanks a lot. The swimming hole at the end is awesome

clacher

Great hike! Really helped to be able to follow this trail. Beautiful views from both peaks. Nice easy walk back along th...

Kerryn Newton

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Wadi Ghail - Jebel Bahar Hike. Ras al Khaimah.

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near Athabāt, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

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Distance: 13.54mi
Elevation +: 6066f
TrailRank: 77| 4.84

Photo ofWadi Ghail - Jebel Bahar Hike. Ras al Khaimah.

Wadi Ghail - Jebel Bahar Hike Leave Your Mark, Share Your Spark! Enjoyed your hike using my detailed instructions? Please share the love by leaving a comment or review on the Wikiloc post! Your feedback helps fel...

Excellent route, thanks to Patrick for discovery and sharing of so many great trails. We followed this but took the alte...

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Jbâa ech Choûf - LMT22, U turn on LMT21 - Niha Fortress loop

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near Jbâa ech Choûf, Mont-Liban (Lebanon)

Ray Kodsieh

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Distance: 19.45mi
Elevation +: 4833f
TrailRank: 77| 4.67

Photo ofJbâa ech Choûf - LMT22, U turn on LMT21 - Niha Fortress loop

Another brilliant loop to enjoy in the Chouf area and mostly in the Chouf Biosphere Reserve, that starts from Jbâa entrance. In the first 3kms we made a strenuous effort to ascend 550m, where we reached the top of the w...

Thank you Ray for this amazing trail! A mix of different kinds of terrain and sceneries. It is physically demanding and ...

Rami Rachkidi

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Naham - Scroll of Fire - Kesalon (Israel)

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near Kesalon, Jerusalem (Israel)

Gabor Szabo

Distance: 6.82mi
Elevation +: 1401f
TrailRank: 77| 4.5

Photo ofNaham - Scroll of Fire - Kesalon (Israel)

This hike was quite intense, especially because of the heat. When I did this I walked the last hour already after sundown, but luckily there was almost full moon and no clouds so I could see. I saw a few Jackals. My ...

Very nice trail, although crossing the river is not easy as there was only a rope to help. As suggested, I parked at th...

SaulL

Thanks for mapping this trail. Following your comment, we started the hike at the bottom, parked before the quarry. Much...

VvonHistria

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Highest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais)

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near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)

Muhasin Pallikkal

Distance: 13.38mi
Elevation +: 7411f
TrailRank: 76| 4.33

Photo ofHighest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais)

We did this very special hike on the 49th National Day of UAE. We wanted to reach the Top point of UAE where the altitude is above 1900m+. 17 hikers, 21km carrying 5 litres of water, sleeping bag, mat, jacket, food and ...

Hi Muhaissin, We 2 friends hiked this trail and then continued to Ghaf Trail towards Ghalilah Dam Descent and finally t...

'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

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Mt Maroon up West Ridge via Caves

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near Cotswold, Queensland (Australia)

Michael999

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Distance: 4.14mi
Elevation +: 2480f
TrailRank: 76| 4.22

Photo ofMt Maroon up West Ridge via Caves

This is a spectacular way to climb Mt Maroon. The hike starts at the end of Cotswold Road. The hike begins following the tourist trail up Mt Maroon. At some point it leaves the track heading west across the major gully a...

Thanks for the route. Big help from the caves to get up to the top 👍

Angus Eagle

Gave it a bash this arvo. Tricky navigation, can admit taking a few wrong turns but got there eventually. Much easier up...

Mitchell foye

Definitely a bush bash rather than a trail. Maybe no one's walked this loop in a long time. Nice view from the top.

Alice Evvie

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Steamers, Emuvale

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near Mount Colliery, Queensland (Australia)

jeffrey.budden

Distance: 7.88mi
Elevation +: 1991f
TrailRank: 76| 4.34

Hike up "The Steamers" and check out one of the most awesome views in SE Qld! You will need a 4wd to access the start of the track. Start from the end of Emu Creek Rd, Emuvale or do as we did and take the 12km (return) b...

Did the steamers loop via mt steamer saddle and Mt stranger to the stern then back down to the start point at Old Mill r...

Chewie750

first half of this route is severely overgrown.. in most parts no trail is visible.. the second half is good

ReggieRaymana

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Kakopetria Nature Trail Kakopetria - Troodos (Kannoures) - Kakopetria Cyprus

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near Kakopetriá, Eparchía Lefkosías (Cyprus)

HikingFun

Distance: 10.99mi
Elevation +: 2657f
TrailRank: 76| 4.0

Photo ofKakopetria Nature Trail Kakopetria - Troodos (Kannoures) - Kakopetria Cyprus

Pretty much awesome trail very well marked at every point. Difficulties comes from some river cross and pass small gorges made by rain water to reach river. Long and tough to go always uphill. Most people go down hill on...

I loved it

hanaa

easy walk downhill, moderate/difficult uphill

Andrzej Sosinski

Requires some effort depending on the weather. It was fun

Elena Christodoulou

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Kallergi - Xylo Skalo - Koustogerako - Sougia

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near Samariá, Crete (Greece)

Werko

Distance: 14.53mi
Elevation +: 2139f
TrailRank: 76| 4.34

Photo ofKallergi - Xylo Skalo - Koustogerako - Sougia

Long, very rewarding tour through Lefka Ori with a great variety of landscapes. Containing a few sections which require concentration, this is not a walk for tourists but needs some basic experience in the mountains. St...

One of my favourite walks. The rock formations on the way to Linoseli are spectacular and the variety of environments al...

Jayhickson

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UAE. Stairway to Heaven RB, RAK

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near Ḩārat ‘Awālī, Raʼs al Khaymah (Yunaayitid Arab Imireetis)

Ann_22

Distance: 7.10mi
Elevation +: 3898f
TrailRank: 76| 5.0

One of the most talked hike in the UAE. Hike you should not underestimate. Luckily they developed the trail and it’s now well marked path so getting lost is impossible and added some rails for safety protections for the ...

Hi Ann, thank you for compliments😊! All the kudos for you too my friend...🙏💯🌹

Faik Erdogan

Hi dave , to answer your question. Not dangerous , no need ropes of hiking poles ( it would not be easier because of the...

Lulu Roxy Punk

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Adrianos Gorge

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near Ágios Konstantínos, Crete (Greece)

Cretan Walker

Distance: 5.33mi
Elevation +: 1709f
TrailRank: 76| 4.67

Listed this as as a difficult walk as although not particularly long, it does involve stamina and technical difficulties along with virtually no shade to escape the heat from the sun. The walk starts with a long uphill ...

Très chouette randonnée, attention nous l'avons faites au lendemain d'une nuit pluvieuse, les rochers étaient donc parti...

toufalex

Magnifique randonnée, peut être la plus belle de Crete, mais aussi une des plus difficile. Fléchage de grande qualité. A...

simon.jean.pol

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Menalon Trail section 1: Stemnitsa - Dimitsana

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near Stemnítsa, Peloponnese (Greece)

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Distance: 8.61mi
Elevation +: 3314f
TrailRank: 76| 5.0

Photo ofMenalon Trail section 1: Stemnitsa - Dimitsana

The trail head for this first route is Stemnitsa, the village of goldsmiths and headquarters for the Peloponnesians Senate in 1821, point of convergence of many other routes and trails. Follow the coming out of the vil...

Tough walk but beautiful

Becky Chantry

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Gorna Belica-Chumin Vrv (Jablanica mount) - Kokalo - Kota E 38 - Gorna Belica

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near Gorna Belica, Општина Струга (Република Северна Македонија)

edis_hiking

Distance: 16.35mi
Elevation +: 4173f
TrailRank: 76| 5.0

Photo ofGorna Belica-Chumin Vrv (Jablanica mount) - Kokalo - Kota E 38 - Gorna Belica

Gorna Belica 1.450 m Sv. Trojca (Parumba) 1.940 m Unnamed summit 2.071 m Unnamed summit 2.068 m Chumin Vrv summit 2.125 m Unnamed summit 2.029 m Unnamed summit 2.035 m Kokalo summit 1.919 m Unnamed summit 1.897 m...

I followed the first 17.5 km of this trail from Gorna Belica until the 4x4 road that leads to Vishni and back to Gorna B...

Pijlmans

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Barouk (Telecom Tower)-Ain Zhalta (Geodesic point) /Chouf Reserve

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near El Bâroûk, Mont-Liban (Lebanon)

Rami Rachkidi

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Distance: 12.50mi
Elevation +: 3520f
TrailRank: 75| 4.33

Photo ofBarouk (Telecom Tower)-Ain Zhalta (Geodesic point) /Chouf Reserve

From Barouk reserve entrance, we took a trail next to the asphalt road. Moderate but steady ascent till the Telecom station at the top of Barouk hills. A beautiful viewpoint over Bekaa, Qaraoun lake and Mount Hermont is ...

Superbe sentier ! vraiment très beau et très varié. Mais attention , à moins d’être jeune ou très sportif il vaut mieux...

Marc Torbey

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Wadi Shah-Abs 21 BM #37-1770 Summit-Hidden Oasis- Loop

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

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Distance: 16.96mi
Elevation +: 5876f
TrailRank: 75| 5.0

Photo ofWadi Shah-Abs 21 BM #37-1770 Summit-Hidden Oasis- Loop

IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION / GUIDANCE, PLEASE CONTACT ME BY COMMENTS OR MESSAGING MY FACEBOOK HIKING PAGE. If you followed my trail, referred my detailed text and if it helped you in achieving your goal or not, Kind...

Una bonita ruta. Muy exigente. !Enhorabuena!

Pablo de Gárate

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Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

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near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)

milena mayumi

Distance: 5.79mi
Elevation +: 3819f
TrailRank: 75| 5.0

Photo ofPico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

How to get there: -Pico transfers offers a van for hotel pickup and drop-off, bringing people at the beginning of this hike and taking them in the end (both for Sunrise or Morning schedules) for around €35. -Car There is...

Excelente ruta, con unas vistas impresionantes. Lamentablemente muy masificada.

Medano

Schöne Strecke die zwischendurch sehr anstrengend wird. Es lohnt sich aber auf jeden Fall.

Schotte N

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Le* Thousander* Trail

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near Justice Colony, Islamabad (Pakistan)

Hobo MoB Tramp

Distance: 19.85mi
Elevation +: 5171f
TrailRank: 75| 5.0

‘Le* Thousander Trail’ gave it this Name after a Great Hiker “Fauz Naeem” a 7 Thousander at the Moment with alot of Above 4K 5ks Peaks under his name, Some Details : We Start the hike on Cool Month of The Year The Rain ...

This is incredible. Thank you for sharing.

doc mujtaba

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Mount Maroon Northwestern Ridge Via Maroon Caves (2021 update)

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near Cotswold, Queensland (Australia)

Michael999

Distance: 4.14mi
Elevation +: 2717f
TrailRank: 75| 4.34

Photo ofMount Maroon Northwestern Ridge Via Maroon Caves (2021 update)

This route involves a little bit of scrambling on both open rock and through loose scramly rock. The route is one of the most spectacular ways to climb Mt Maroon but it requires a high level of skill in both navigation a...

I'm fit and experienced and I found this very tough. First thing to note is that there is no trail. You'll be walking up...

Travis Kelly

Tough hike. Recommend this GPS route. Careful of cliffs just after the caves- if you’re not right on the GPS route you m...

jess.robbo

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Hike to The Eye Of God, El Bujero, El Agujero, Los Gigantes, Tenerife

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near Tamaimo, Canarias (España)

anissa.online

Distance: 4.57mi
Elevation +: 1831f
TrailRank: 75| 4.67

Photo ofHike to The Eye Of God, El Bujero, El Agujero, Los Gigantes, Tenerife

More info, videos and photos on www.anissa.online Please give me a “clap” or comment if you did this trail - I really appreciate it! ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ *1st photo is illustrative photo for the trail* MORE INFO: ~> !!! At the en...

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yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

Great hike to get you out for a few hours. Parking is easy to find , the view from the eye is spectacular! 100% do not ...

ilenia turi

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2020-06-20 Ursa trail 3 + 4: Metsovo

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near Metsovo, Epirus (Greece)

WalkingMessinia

Distance: 11.68mi
Elevation +: 2628f
TrailRank: 75| 5.0

Photo of2020-06-20 Ursa trail 3 + 4: Metsovo

Metsovo - Mt Karakoli - Vale di Liosane - Politsiora. The first 4 km are heavy up, we followed the signs, but made a mistake to go right iup into the forrest so follow the app!

Very nice

nick pendragon

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Jebel Yanas-Gorge-Wadi Loop

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

longlifestories

Distance: 4.42mi
Elevation +: 1001f
TrailRank: 74| 4.63

For intermediate to advanced-level hikers (both fitness and experience). Please make sure you have plenty of water and jumpers. The breezes in the shade up here can be quite chilly. The hike begins with an easy-to-trav...

Nice trail. The first part offers the best views, the second part (in the wadi) is more fun to hike. Note that there is ...

Claudio Santoro 2

The trail is amazing and offers a unique experience. It's recommended to use an SUV to reach the final parking spot.

Zeeshan Khowaja

Excellent loop - easy to follow with the trail run markings for first half at least. Took us about 3 hrs

carolinehibberd

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Stairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version

Mamboukh- Marj El Haour -Wadi el Amine - Zaarour ridge

Wadi Bih (UAE) to Jebel Tafif (Oman)

CY: Madari Circular Trail (in snow) (Spília)

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Mt May Loop (2021 update)

Wadi Ghail - Jebel Bahar Hike. Ras al Khaimah.

Jbâa ech Choûf - LMT22, U turn on LMT21 - Niha Fortress loop

Naham - Scroll of Fire - Kesalon (Israel)

Highest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais)

Mt Maroon up West Ridge via Caves

Steamers, Emuvale

Kakopetria Nature Trail Kakopetria - Troodos (Kannoures) - Kakopetria Cyprus

Kallergi - Xylo Skalo - Koustogerako - Sougia

UAE. Stairway to Heaven RB, RAK

Adrianos Gorge

Menalon Trail section 1: Stemnitsa - Dimitsana

Gorna Belica-Chumin Vrv (Jablanica mount) - Kokalo - Kota E 38 - Gorna Belica

Barouk (Telecom Tower)-Ain Zhalta (Geodesic point) /Chouf Reserve

Wadi Shah-Abs 21 BM #37-1770 Summit-Hidden Oasis- Loop

Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira

Le* Thousander* Trail

Mount Maroon Northwestern Ridge Via Maroon Caves (2021 update)

Hike to The Eye Of God, El Bujero, El Agujero, Los Gigantes, Tenerife

2020-06-20 Ursa trail 3 + 4: Metsovo

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