Petra to the Monastery
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Petra to the Monastery

Beyond the Treasury to Petra's most impressive facade

Maan6 hr12.0 km
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About This Walk

Continue past the famous Treasury, through the ancient Nabataean city, and climb 800 rock-cut steps to the massive Monastery. Larger even than the Treasury, this 1st-century BCE temple rewards climbers with expansive desert views.

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Safety Notes

  • Full day required
  • Very hot in summer
  • Donkey rides available but walking preferred

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Distance

12.0 km

Duration

6 hr

Elevation

500 m

Waypoints

5

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleNo
Pushchair friendlyNo
SurfaceStone
Stiles0

Terrain

Ancient roadRock-cut stepsCanyon floor

Best Seasons

springautumn