View of Wadi Shab – Wadi Shab Pools loop from Ash Shab

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Oman

View of Wadi Shab – Wadi Shab Pools loop from Ash Shab

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View of Wadi Shab – Wadi Shab Pools loop from Ash Shab

01:46

4.40km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

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30 m

Boat Crossing at Wadi Shab

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The crossing (round trip) costs 1 Rial.

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1.68 km

View of Wadi Shab

Highlight • Gorge

Need good shoes, that you'd be happy to swim in if you go all the way to the end

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2.19 km

Wadi Shab Pools

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From here you can only get further by swimming. But it's worth it in any case. You swim through a few smaller pools and then come to a narrow rocky …

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3.42 km

Scenic views in Wadi Shab

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Keep turning around every now and then, otherwise you'll miss great views

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3.89 km

View of the Narrowing Canyon with Palm Trees

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4.18 km

Wadi Shab

Highlight • Gorge

The last boat back is at 1700. Make sure to ask the people there so that you can make sure you can come back to the other coast.

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4.40 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.40 km

Surfaces

4.40 km

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

32°C

23°C

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

February 22, 2023,Wanderung Wadi As Shab

A really great hike with breathtaking scenery!

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March 10, 2022,Wadi Al Shab: Oman

One of the famous Wadi's in Oman. The hike starts after a short boat ride (1 RO to and fro) and is only 45 mins max one way; could be done much quicker. to the end. The whole walk is through the dried up river bed, where is already lot of small plantations of banana, tapioca etc. Depending on the …

February 22, 2024,Wadi Shab Wandern und schwimmen

Challenging hike. The last third to the waterfall is covered by swimming. Bathing shoes/sandals are also recommended when swimming; you can walk longer stretches over fist-sized pebbles

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