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The western coastal escarpment of the Arabian Peninsula is composed of two mountain ranges, the Hijaz Mountain to the north and the Asir Mountains farther south, with a gap between them near the middle of the peninsula's coastline.
Browse the best walks in the Hejaz Mountains and see interactive maps of the top 12 hiking trails and routes.
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Map of the Hejaz showing the cities of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk. The Saudi region is outlined in red and the 1923 Kingdom is in green.
Explore the most beautiful places to visit in the Hejaz Mountains. Plan your next hike or cycling adventure to one of the 20 top attractions.
Hejaz. Map of HejazClick on red triangle icons for links to other ranges. Other Ranges: To go to pages for other ranges either click on the map above, or on range names in the hierarchy snapshot below, which show the parent, siblings, and children of the Hejaz.
- Jabal Ferwa (3002 m/9849 ft)
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HEJAZ. EXPLORE. The land of Hejaz. The Hejaz Railway, built in the early 20th century, was a significant engineering feat that connected Damascus, Syria, to Medina, Saudi Arabia. Its construction was commissioned by the Ottoman Empire to transport pilgrims to the cities of Mecca and Medina.
There are 2800 named mountains in Hijaz Mountains. Soudah is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Jabal Jār. Explore Hijaz Mountains with the PeakVisor 3D Map and identify its summits.
