A spectacular natural wonder, the Dead Sea, located 427 meters below sea level, is perfect for wellness tourism and family fun in the sun. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine, and several others. Additionally, the atmospheric oxygen concentration at the Dead Sea is higher than in most other places on Earth, contributing to its health benefits. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant, and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including notable historical figures like King Herod the Great and Cleopatra. Visitors have luxuriated in the Dead Sea's rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water's healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun. Additionally, the baptism site is located very close to the Dead Sea, adding to the area's historical significance.
Three Wadis to Karak
By this point on the trail you encounter some of the spectacular Dead Sea wadis. First, Wadi Mujib, one of the grandest wadis in Jordan, Fertile farmland with rich red soils and Bedouin tents create a dramatic landscape. The ruins of Majdaline lead you to Wadi Ibin Hammad before descending into Wadi el Tawahin. Finally, Wadi ez Zaiyatin takes you to the imposing crusader castle of Karak, impressively situated to overlook the surrounding landscape.
Total Length: 75 KM
Days: 4 Hiking days
Main sites in the region:
- Wadi Zarqa Ma'in
- Wadi Hidan
- Wadi Mujib
- Ruins of Majdaline
- Karak Castle