Al Soudah (Jabal Sawda)
جبل السودة
One of Saudi Arabia's highest peaks, at around 3,000 metres, surrounded by juniper forests and sea-of-clouds views. It is the top summer retreat destination in Asir.
Jabal as-Sawdah lies about 20 kilometres northwest of Abha at an elevation of roughly 3,000 metres. The summit area is a plateau covered with juniper forests. In summer it is cool and often foggy, and clouds can often be seen rolling up from the cliffs below. The mountain has the Sawdah National Park, several viewpoints, and hiking trails. During the summer 'Sawdah Season,' there are performances and markets. The western slope drops steeply toward the Tihama lowlands, and from there you can look out over the canyons in the direction of Rijal Almaa. The drive takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Asir National Park (Al Sahab Park)
- Raydah Escarpment Reserve
- Rijal Almaa Heritage Village
- Abha Dam Lake
- Art Street, Abha
- Al-Muftaha Art Village
- Abha Cable Car
- Shamsan Castle