the top peaks trail                     

MOUNT KATHERINE

🏆 2,642 meters above sea level — Egypt’s highest point.

Located in the heart of South Sinai’s high mountain range, Mount Katherine (Gebel Katherina) offers an unforgettable experience for hikers, nature lovers, and spiritual seekers alike.

Named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, whose relics are believed to have been miraculously carried to the summit, this mountain is both a natural wonder and a sacred site

🌄 What Makes Mount Katherine Special?

🏔 Highest Elevation in Egypt — commanding views of endless mountain ridges and deep valleys

🕍 Summit Chapel — a small chapel built to honor Saint Catherine

📡 Meteorological Station — one of the highest in the Middle East

🧭 Challenging yet rewarding hike — ideal for fit trekkers and serious hikers

🧗 Trekking Experience:

Hike Duration: 6–9 hours round trip (depending on trail chosen)

Trail Type: Steep, rocky, with dramatic scenery

Guide Required: Strongly recommended

Best Season: October to April for clear skies and cool temperatures

🌿 Cultural & Spiritual Significance:

Mount Katherine is not just a peak — it’s a place of pilgrimage. The silence of its summit, the vast views, and its historical chapel create a deeply reflective experience for many.

mount sinai

🏔 Elevation: 2,285 meters | One of the most sacred peaks on Earth

Mount Sinai, also known as Jebel Musa, holds profound religious significance. According to Abrahamic tradition, it is the mountain where Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments — making it a revered pilgrimage site for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.

But Mount Sinai isn’t just sacred — it’s breathtaking.

🌄 Why Visit Mount Sinai?

🌅 World-Famous Sunrise Hike — climb in the early hours and witness a glowing sunrise from the summit

🕌 Historic Monastery Base — the trail begins at Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest Christian sites in the world

📿 Spiritual Atmosphere — a place of silence, reflection, and unity

🥾 Accessible Trails — two main routes: the Camel Path (gentler) and the Steps of Repentance (steeper, more direct)

🧭 Hiking Info:

Duration: 2–3 hours ascent

Difficulty: Moderate (torch/headlamp required for sunrise hike)

Best Time: Year-round, but especially spring and fall

Altitude: 2,285m (7,497 ft)

. Mount Naaja

 A Peaceful Hidden Gem in South Sinai's High Desert Elevation: ~1,700 meters | A Hidden Jewel for Tranquil Treks

Tucked away just north of Saint Catherine, Mount Naaja is a lesser-known peak that rewards hikers with panoramic desert views, silence, and an authentic Bedouin experience.

While it doesn’t boast dramatic cliffs or extreme altitude, Naaja is treasured by local tribes for its gentle slopes, connection to traditional nomadic routes, and its stunning overlooks of Wadi El Janab — a vast, golden valley that stretches toward the horizon.

🌄 Why Hike Mount Naaja?

🌤 Peaceful Atmosphere — far from crowds, perfect for slow, meditative trekking

📸 Photo Opportunities — sweeping vistas of rugged Sinai from a unique perspective

🐪 Authentic Bedouin Pathways — walk the same trails used for generations

🏕 Optional camping — ideal for stargazing and simple overnight stays

🧭 Trekking Info:

Elevation: ~1,700 meters

Hike Duration: 4–6 hours round trip (depending on pace)

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Best Season: October through April

Trail Type: Circular or point-to-point with vehicle support optional

Mount Umm Shomar

Elevation: 2,586 meters | The Wild Heart of Sinai

Mount Umm Shomar is the second-highest peak in Egypt, rising dramatically above the remote highlands of South Sinai. Unlike the well-known Mount Sinai, Umm Shomar is wild, untouched, and off the radar — a place where few tourists venture.

Its rugged terrain and sense of isolation make it ideal for serious hikers and those seeking solitude, silence, and raw nature. The views from the summit are sweeping — with deep valleys, jagged ridgelines, and a true wilderness feel.

🌄 What Makes Umm Shomar Special?

🏆 Second Highest Mountain in Egypt — a rare and rewarding climb

🧭 Remote and Untouched — very few hikers reach this summit

🔭 360° Panoramic Views — see across the Sinai highlands and beyond

🌌 True Wilderness Feel — perfect for deep trekking and disconnecting from modern life

🧗 Trek Details:

Duration: 2–3 day trek (round trip)

Difficulty: Difficult — requires fitness, stamina, and guidance

Camping: Required (no shelters or facilities)

Best Season: October–April

Support: Guided only (with pack animals and logistics via TrekSinai)

Mount Abbas Basha

Elevation: 2,383 meters | A Mountain Crowned with History

Mount Abbas Basha is more than just a high-altitude peak — it’s a mountain where Ottoman history meets Sinai’s raw wilderness.

Named after Khedive Abbas I, who commissioned a palace here in the mid-19th century for health reasons, the site still holds stone ruins near the summit — perched above dramatic valleys and with stunning views of Mount Sinai and Mount Saint Catherine.

This mountain offers a rare combination of:

📜 Historical intrigue

🌄 Expansive, quiet views

🧗‍♂ Moderate trekking routes

🌄 Why Trek Mount Abbas Basha?

🏰 Visit the Ruins — remnants of a 19th-century Ottoman palace still stand at the top

🏞 Scenic Lookouts — see multiple Sinai peaks in one panoramic sweep

🤫 Quiet Alternative — less crowded than Mount Sinai but just as rewarding

🧭 Blend of Nature & Culture — perfect for those who love history and hiking

🧗 Trek Info:

Duration: 4–6 hours round trip

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Start Point: Near Saint Catherine village

Best Season: October to April

 Mount Bab el Donia

 The Gate of the World — Where Mountains Meet the Red Sea

🟦 🏔 Elevation: 2,030 meters | A Window Between Worlds

Named “Bab el Donia”, or “The Gate of the World”, this mountain offers more than elevation — it offers perspective.

Located in the southern highlands of South Sinai, Mount Bab el Donia is best known for its massive natural opening near the summit, a rocky frame that offers a breathtaking, unobstructed view of the Red Sea’s western coast, where the land seems to fall away into endless blue.

🌄 Why Hike Mount Bab el Donia?

🌊 The Natural Window — a surreal panoramic opening framing sea, sky, and desert

🤫 Remote and Peaceful — ideal for meditation, reflection, or creative retreat

📸 Photographer’s Dream — perfect light and dramatic contrast of terrain

🧭 Poetic Journey — a trail as much about inner stillness as outer beauty

🧗 Trek Info:

Duration: 2–3 days (minimum of two days required due to distance and terrain)

Difficulty: Moderate

Ideal Season: October to April

Trail Type: Multi-day circular or linear route with wild camping