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Jebel Shams Balcony Walk – Abandoned Village of As Sab loop from Jebel Shams Resort

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Jebel Shams Balcony Walk – Abandoned Village of As Sab loop from Jebel Shams Resort

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4.9

(277)

2,147

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Jebel Shams Balcony Walk – Abandoned Village of As Sab loop from Jebel Shams Resort

05:06

12.9km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Restaurant

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2.99 km

Jebel Shams Balcony Walk

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Great hike with unique views into the canyon of Sonnenberg, by the way, the third largest canyon in the world. The starting point is the village of Al Khitaym.

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5.32 km

View of Oman’s Grand Canyon

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5.65 km

Viewpoint

6.38 km

Abandoned Village of As Sab

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Here you will find an abandoned village. The stone shaped huts are impressive to look at. It is hard to imagine that until 40 years ago people lived there.

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6.77 km

View of Oman's Grand Canyon

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The Balcony Walk begins in the village of Al Khitaym (four-wheel drive preferred) and continues to the village ruins of As Sab. Afterwards, there is the option of reaching a small lake.

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8.27 km

View from the canyon

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9.09 km

Shaded Rest Spot with View of the Canyon

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What more could you want than a little shade and a magnificent view.

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9.43 km

View of the Balcony Walk Trail

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Here you can see very clearly where the path got its name from. It always runs along a steep slope.

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9.77 km

Trailhead to Jebel Shams Balcony Walk

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There are now also toilet blocks. But only in the front part of the path.

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12.9 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.96 km

5.64 km

212 m

135 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

5.51 km

175 m

167 m

135 m

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Jebel Shams Balcony Walk – Abandoned Village of As Sab loop from Jebel Shams Resort

Jebel Shams Balcony Walk

View of Oman’s Grand Canyon

Abandoned Village of As Sab

View of Oman's Grand Canyon

View from the canyon

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View of the Balcony Walk Trail

Trailhead to Jebel Shams Balcony Walk

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