Hajar Mountains & Canyons Hiking
Cross Wadi Bani Awf by 4WD, hike the Jebel Shams Balcony Walk, and explore the villages of Jebel Akhdar.
An in-depth itinerary focusing solely on the Hajar Mountains. After crossing the wadi in a 4WD vehicle, use Misfat al Abriyyin, Jebel Shams, and Jebel Akhdar as bases for daily hikes of two to four hours. The route bypasses deserts and coasts, making it ideal for those with good physical fitness and off-road driving experience. If you lack 4WD experience, you can hire a driver or skip the off-road crossing by taking the Nizwa highway instead.
Frost can occur on mountain peaks in the early mornings of January and February; do not enter wadis after rain due to flash flood hazards.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Nakhal Fort & Wadi Crossing
馬斯喀特（納赫勒堡、圖瓦拉溫泉） → 尼茲瓦·綠山（貝尼奧夫幹谷與蛇峽谷）
Drive from Muscat to Nakhal (approx. 1.5 hours), then take the gravel road through Wadi Bani Awf to Al Hamra (approx. 3 hours).
A 4WD is mandatory for the crossing; there are no gas stations along the way, so exit the valley before dark.
住宿：哈姆拉與米斯法特
第 2 天 · Mud-brick Village & Al Hoota Cave
尼茲瓦·綠山（米斯法特阿卜裡因古村、哈姆拉古泥屋村與薩法之家、胡泰洞）
Walk around Misfat al Abriyyin in the morning, drive mountain roads to Al Hoota Cave in the afternoon, and return to Al Hamra (approx. 40-minute drive).
Al Hoota Cave is often closed on Mondays and opening hours vary; call to confirm before setting out.
住宿：哈姆拉與米斯法特
第 3 天 · Jebel Shams & Balcony Walk
Drive up Jebel Shams from Al Hamra (approx. 1.5 hours), with the final stretch requiring a 4WD; the round-trip hike takes 3–4 hours.
Some sections run along cliff edges, so avoid hiking in wet weather; temperatures drop in the afternoon, so bring warm clothing.
住宿：傑貝爾沙姆斯
第 4 天 · Jebel Shams to Jebel Akhdar
Descend the mountain, skirt the foothills, and ascend Jebel Akhdar (approx. 2.5–3 hours), stopping at the Tanuf Ruins on the way.
The Jebel Akhdar checkpoint checks for 4WD vehicles; refuel at Birkat al Mouz beforehand.
住宿：綠山（傑貝爾阿赫達爾）
第 5 天 · Jebel Akhdar Villages & Abandoned Hamlet Hike
尼茲瓦·綠山（綠山玫瑰梯田與戴安娜觀景點、貝尼哈比卜幹谷廢村）
Hike the W4 village trail for about 3–4 hours, then drive 20 minutes to Wadi Bani Habib in the afternoon.
住宿：綠山（傑貝爾阿赫達爾）
第 6 天 · Nizwa Fort & Return
Drive down the mountain to Nizwa (approx. 45 mins), then take the highway to Muscat Airport after midday (approx. 2 hours).