Free trail guide · Dahab, South Sinai
What to bring
- At least 2 L of water each
- Closed shoes with grip
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Charged phone + this page saved
- A snack for the top
- Start early; skip midday in summer
Free route guide. Rather go with a local guide? We run Dhufra Valley as a free community hike from Asala.
The entrance is about 1km before Daniela Hotel, on the way to Blue Hole—check out the photo!
Coordinates:
28.529902, 34.51403
Starting walking from this point by the beach towards the mountain between the valley until reaching the first obstacle here:
Climb from the right side until reaching the middle, climb again from the middle and then follow the path
until reaching the second obstacle here: 28.531408, 34.505641
At this point the easiest way is to walk carefully on the left side edge, keep following the path (photo 3)
Until reaching the third obstacle here: 28.531428, 34.503785
Again, the easiest is to climb from the left side similar to (photo 4)
Keep following the path Straightforward avoiding left distractions (photo 5)
(Very important) Whenever you’re reaching this point specifically slide a bit to the middle until you see this bee plant (photo 6)
After reaching the bee plant (photo 7)(this is not the plant name, we named it because it has bees) have a look on your right side when you see the cairns (rocks on top of each others) at this point you’ll need to climb up to the right side, then slide to the left while going up to the top of the mountain (photo 8)
After climbing from the right side reaching the top of the mountain keep following the cairns similar to these (photo 10)
You’ll know that you’re in the right path whenever you see this beautiful rocks holes area (photo 11)
At this point climb from the left side (photo 12)
Go up straight from this point (photo 13)
Straight from here up
Slide left here (photo 15)
At this point your aim is to go to the left side either going from left or right: (photo 16)
At this point take the left hidden spot (photo 17)
Continue straight from this point (photo 19)
This is the point where you choose to go back to Dahab by following the left side through El-Byda Valley or continue straight to go to El-Smeera Valley (photo 20)
If you decided to go back to Dahab through El-Byda Valley, climb the mountain on your left and follow the cairns, it should take you as a zigzag while climbing, first back to the left, then right, and then left again (photo 21)
After getting down from the mountain, continue the rest of the valley, passing by the dogs house on your right side until reaching Dahab from the back fire station.
Hike it with us
Dhufra Valley, guided and free
Small group, local guides who know every turn, meeting point in Asala. No need to navigate the obstacles alone.
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Going solo? Tell someone your route and return time, carry at least 2 L of water each, and avoid the midday heat. Want something bigger? See all our trips from Dahab.
