Ajloun Forest Reserve
محمية غابات عجلون
Forests of oak, pistachio and strawberry tree in northern Jordan, with hiking trails, eco-cabins and community craft workshops.
The reserve is managed by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). It covers about 13 square km and is one of the few Mediterranean-type forests in Jordan. Several self-guided and guided trails of 1 to 8 km run through it, and along the way you can visit nearby village workshops that make soap, calligraphy and honey.
The park has wooden cabins and tent accommodation, plus a restaurant serving local home-style dishes. Entry starts at about 8 dinars, and some trails require booking a guide in advance.
It is about 9 km from Ajloun Castle and about 1.5 hours' drive from Amman.
Opening hours
about 08:00–19:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Ajloun Castle
- Pella (Tabaqat Fahl)
- Jerash (Gerasa)
- Umm Qais (Gadara)
- As-Salt Old Town
- Royal Automobile Museum
- King Abdullah I Mosque
- Rainbow Street