Hiking in Oman: Hajar Mountain Trails and Trekking Maps

Official Oman trekking-map references for experienced hikers exploring the Western Hajar, Eastern Hajar and Capital Area.

Balcony farms and gardens on Oman’s Jebel Akhdar mountain terraces
Balcony farms and gardens add green terraces to Oman’s rugged Hajar Mountains.

One of our fellow hikers managed to pull some amazing route maps of Oman trekking trails. You can download the same from the links below.

Important Notice

These are official documents from the Ministry of Tourism. We cannot confirm the validity of the published dates. Please do your own research before heading for these adventures. These routes are definitely not for beginners.

Western Hajar Overview Map

Jebel Akhdar landscape in the Western Hajar
Jebel Akhdar landscape in Oman’s Western Hajar.

The overview file contains the Western Hajar Overview map, Capital Area overview map and Eastern Hajar Overview map.

Download Oman trekking routes overview

Trekking Path to the Southern Summit of Jabal Shams from The Plateau

Jebel Akhdar trail overlooking a mountain valley
A mountain trail overlooking a deep Hajar valley.

This first map package includes the following trekking-route references:

  • Al Qannah, Western Hajar — W4: Trekking path to the southern summit of Jabal Shams from The Plateau.
  • Wadi Mistall, Western Hajar — W25/24a: Trekking path from Wukan to Hadash via the north flank of the Sayq Plateau.
  • Wadi Mistall, Western Hajar — W24b: Trekking path from Hadash to Wukan via Al Qawrah.
  • Al Jabal al Akhdar, Western Hajar — W18b: Trekking path through Al Jabal al Akhdar villages.
  • Sharaf al Alamayn, Western Hajar — W10h: Trekking path from Sharaf al Alamayn to the junction with W9 and W8.
  • Wadi Tiwi/Wadi Bani Khalid, Eastern Hajar — E35: Trekking path from Wadi Tiwi to Wadi Bani Khalid.

Download Oman trekking map 1

Trekking Path to Mutrah or Riyam

People trekking on a Jebel Akhdar trail
Trekking through Oman’s high mountain terrain.

This second map package includes the following route references:

  • Mutrah, Capital Area — C38: Trekking path to Mutrah or Riyam.
  • Misfat al Abriyyin, Western Hajar — W9: Trekking path from Misfat al Abriyyin to the junction with W8 and W10h.
  • Wadi Bani Awf, Western Hajar — W8: Trekking path from Balad Sayt to the junction with W9 and W10h.
  • Al Qannah, Western Hajar — W6: Trekking path to the abandoned village As Sab.
  • Al Qannah, Western Hajar — W6a: Trekking path from the village of Al Khitaym to Wadi Ghul.

Download Oman trekking map 2

Prepare Carefully

Hiking trail across Jebel Akhdar
Stay prepared and follow established mountain paths.

Use these maps as a planning resource only. Carry reliable navigation, sufficient water, emergency supplies and suitable mountain equipment. Check weather, route access and local regulations before setting out.