| Coordinates | 29.3742, 32.3867 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hiking, Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah |
| Region | Suez, Egypt |
| Sources | geonames |
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah Hiking & Travel Guide
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is a mountain in Suez, Egypt. The nearest service base is Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah, roughly 24 km away.
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah at a Glance
- What it is: mountain (Hiking)
- Where it is: Suez, Suez, Egypt — coordinates 29.3742, 32.3867
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to four hours
- Best season: late spring to early autumn
Quick Facts
| Place type | Mountain |
| Primary category | Hiking |
| Also good for | Hiking, Scenic |
| Region / state | Suez |
| Country | Egypt |
| Nearest city | Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah |
| Coordinates | 29.3742, 32.3867 |
| Nearest base town | Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah (24 km) |
Why Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah Is Worth Visiting
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified hiking in Suez, Egypt,. Its position 24 km from Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for hiking, scenic as much as for hiking. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah
In plain terms, Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is a mountain in the Suez area of Suez, Egypt that travellers book around hiking trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for hiking, scenic too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah
What people mean when they call Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - wildflower spring, deep-green summer, gold-and-rust autumn and, above the snowline, a winter version of the same scene. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Suez area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah sits at 29.3742, 32.3867 in Suez, Egypt. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah is about 24 km (15 mi) each way, so allow Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Egypt. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (29.3742, 32.3867) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Walk the shortest signed loop first, then decide how far to push on with the lightest pack
- Check sunrise/sunset times before setting out; carry water for double the distance you plan
- Photography stops at the first viewpoint are usually the best framed ones
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is one anchor at the trailhead or first viewpoint, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah, Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩarīyah is only 12 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Al Barbī (20 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah
- Save the pin (29.3742, 32.3867) offline - reception in Suez is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Carry more water than the plan says; shade is usually optional on these routes
- Tell someone the turnaround time - help arrives slower than it looks from the trailhead
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩarīyah — hiking, about 12 km (7 mi) away
- Al Barbī — hiking, about 20 km (12 mi) away
- Jabal Umm Risays — hiking, about 23 km (14 mi) away
- Khashm al Jalālah — hiking, about 23 km (14 mi) away
- Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah — city, about 24 km (15 mi) away
- Ain Sukhna — city, about 26 km (16 mi) away
- Aţ Ţal‘ah al Ḩamrā — hiking, about 33 km (21 mi) away
- Jabal Ukhayḑir — hiking, about 44 km (27 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Egypt on the Egypt country hub, browse the full Hiking Egypt collection, or take in the whole Suez region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is a verified mountain in Suez, Egypt that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to four hours.
Where exactly is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah?+
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is in Suez, Egypt, at coordinates 29.3742, 32.3867. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah from the nearest city?+
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah is about 24 km (15 mi) from Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah?+
late spring to early autumn. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah?+
Plan on two to four hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah good for families with kids?+
With kids, judge Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah by the shortest signed loop rather than the headline route - if the first viewpoint holds their attention, extend; if not, leave early and nobody is disappointed.
Does Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah?+
The closest verified neighbour is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩarīyah; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah.
Is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a mountain in Suez, Egypt with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah known for?+
It is known locally as a mountain in Suez, Egypt. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Hiking category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call jabal al jalālah al baḩariyyah beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah crowded?+
Jabal al Jalālah al Baḩariyyah sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 414228](https://www.geonames.org/414228). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.