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The Monastery (Al-Deir), Petra – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Beidha Archaeological Site

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The Monastery (Al-Deir), Petra – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Beidha Archaeological Site

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The Monastery (Al-Deir), Petra – Al-Deir (The Monastery) loop from Beidha Archaeological Site

03:56

13.0km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Camping Site

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3.02 km

Back Door Trail to Petra

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If you have two days for Petra, you should definitely explore Petra the other day, so hike from Klein-Petra towards Petra. The prospects are unexpectedly beautiful. You should have gotten …

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6.31 km

View of Al-Deir (The Monastery)

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View of the monastery

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6.33 km

View of the Monastery (Ad Deir), Petra

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Breathtaking view of the monastery in Petra - the 800 steps up here are worth every meter!

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6.64 km

The Monastery (Al-Deir), Petra

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Petra, Jordan 🇵🇸

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6.65 km

Al-Deir (The Monastery)

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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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7.07 km

View of Ad-Deir (The Monastery), Petra

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‘Ad Deir’ (the monastery) is located on a mountain plateau and is reached from the ancient city center via an ancient 1.6 km long processional route. As you climb the …

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7.75 km

Trail Carved in the Rocks With View Over Dead Sea Valley

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9.50 km

View of the canyon between Little Petra and the Monastery

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Very nice way from Klein-Petra to Petra to the so-called monastery. Few people and very worthwhile before heading to the tourist stronghold of Petra, where the crowds start from the visitor center.

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13.0 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

30°C

18°C

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The Monastery (Al-Deir), Petra

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View of Ad-Deir (The Monastery), Petra

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View of the canyon between Little Petra and the Monastery

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