Saudi Arabia Rock Climbing
Areas in Saudi Arabia
Al Shafa
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Al-Hariq "Wadi Al-Akhu"
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Al-Ula
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Cat Wall
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Dhahran
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Dragon Wall
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Hariq
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Hariq Crag aka Wadi Will
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NEOM
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Tanomah
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Wadi Dafaq
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Elevation: | 2,254 ft |
GPS: |
23.8054, 45.6152 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | James Jenden on Dec 18, 2011 · Updates |
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You need a visa to gain entry to Saudi Arabia, but if you're interested in climbing here, you probably already have one.
Description
Hot in summer (120F) perfect in winter (70F). It's a country, so it's rather dependent on where you are as far as crowds go. In general though, there are very few climbers in Saudi, and so most rock is untouched, and there is nobody around. The rock is mostly Dolomite, which is a carbonate rock that chips a lot, and can really mess up your hands and shoes. Because of it's formation, you get a lot of great pockets and such in the stone, which makes for some great climbing.
Getting There
Take a plane. It's easier than walking. You can get info on visas here: saudiembassy.net/visa-types
Classic Climbing Routes at Saudi Arabia
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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● Degag or Degag? | Tanomah > Al Sharaf |
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5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport | |
● Lail | Al Shafa > Olympic Crag |
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport | |
● E3tamid | Al Shafa > Olympic Crag |
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | |
● The Sky Bridge | Tanomah > Al Sharaf |
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport | |
● Mara Mara L2 | Tanomah > Wall of Shadows |
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches | |
● Matar | Al Shafa > Olympic Crag |
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5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport 2 pitches | |
● Bahr Al Khayal | Al Shafa > Olympic Crag |
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5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport | |
● Juniper Berry Pie | Tanomah > Al Sharaf |
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport | |
● Madrasat Al Kung Fu | Al Shafa > Olympic Crag |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport | |
● Google Translate | Tanomah > Wall of Shadows |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport | |
● Flow | Al Shafa > Olympic Crag |
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport 2 pitches | |
● Mr. Nazif | Tanomah > Wall of Shadows |
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport | |
● Malaki | Tanomah > Al Sharaf |
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5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport 2 pitches | |
● Desmotech | Tanomah > Wall of Shadows |
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport | |
● Sheikhs Gift | Tanomah > Al Sharaf |
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5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport |
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