Jebel Shams

Jabal Shams or Jebel Shams (Arabic: جَبَل شَمْس, lit. 'Mountain of Sun') is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country.[3] The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (150 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, the temperature is around 20 °C (68 °F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0 °C (32 °F). Jabal Shams also hosts Al Nakhur Canyon which is labeled as the Grand Canyon of Arabia. Nearby is Jabal Akhdar, another prominent peak in the region.

Jabal Shams
Highest point
Elevation2,997 to 3,009 m (9,833 to 9,872 ft)
Prominence2,899 m (9,511 ft)[1]
Ranked 110th
Isolation523 km (325 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingCountry high point
Ultra
Coordinates23°14′13″N 57°15′50″E
Naming
Native nameجَبَل شَمْس (Arabic)
English translationMountain of Sun
Geography
Jabal Shams is located in Oman
Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams
Location of Jabal Shams in Oman
LocationOman
Parent rangeAl Hajar Mountains
Climbing
Easiest route(to South Summit) W4 route published by Ministry or Tourism, Oman (Grade 2 / 3)[2]

Summits

The highest point of the mountain is the North Summit, which is occupied by a military base and is a restricted area. The Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, states the North Summit to be 3,009 m (9,872 ft) high.[3]

The mountain also has a second summit, the South Summit, which is publicly accessible for trekking via the W4 Trail,[4] marked by the Oman Ministry of Tourism.[2] The elevation of the second south summit is 2,997 m (9,833 ft).[4]

  • A view from the top
    A view from the top
  • Jebel Shams Balcony Walkway
    Jebel Shams Balcony Walkway
  • View from the Balcony Walkway
    View from the Balcony Walkway
  • The 'Grand Canyon' of the Middle East
    The 'Grand Canyon' of the Middle East

See also

References
  1. "Jabal ash Sham, Oman". Peakbagger.com. This prominence value is based on an elevation of 3,018 m.
  2. Trekking Route 3
  3. "Mountains in Oman". Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  4. "Trekking". website. Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
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