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Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

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Jordan

Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

Hard

4.9

(174)

2,351

hikers

Petra Theater – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Petra

04:50

14.6km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.90 km for 554 m

After 3.51 km for 578 m

After 4.14 km for 554 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

991 m

The Siq (Petra)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The main entrance to ancient Petra is through the Siq, a narrow, 1.2 km long gorge in the sandstone formation. The riverbed of Wadi Musa once ran here; this can …

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2

2.40 km

Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)

Highlight • Historical Site

Arriving after a journey of about 1 km in the already wonderful Siq and seeing the Treasury appear is like traveling back in time. Leave absolutely early in the morning …

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3.79 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

5.01 km

Petra Theater

Highlight • Historical Site

amphitheater located on the main street ... was enlarged by the Romans

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5

8.75 km

Al-Deir (The Monastery)

Highlight • Historical Site

Mighty, massive and one of the absolute highlights of Petra. Even though the path to the monastery is full of steps and strenuous, it is worth it. The sandstone building …

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6

11.0 km

Royal Tombs of Petra

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive royal tombs in ancient caves.

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7

11.4 km

View of Petra's Royal Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

located on the other side of the theater on the main street. Impressive various colors on the walls

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8

12.8 km

The Siq (Petra)

Highlight • Gorge

The main entrance to ancient Petra leads through the Siq, a narrow, 1.2-kilometer (745-mile) long gorge in the sandstone formation. The Wadi Musa riverbed once ran here; this can lead …

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9

13.1 km

The Siq is a more than 70 m deep gorge of 1.5 km in length in Jordan and at the same time the entrance to the rock city of Petra.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

2.78 km

1.94 km

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

6.32 km

989 m

180 m

145 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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