| Coordinates | 29.6734, 34.6262 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hiking, Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | Regional hub - biggest city in its area |
| Region | North Sinai, Egypt |
| Sources | geonames |
Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif Hiking & Travel Guide
Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif is a mountain in North Sinai, Egypt. This guide covers how to visit it, what to expect and how to build a day around it.
Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif at a Glance
- What it is: mountain (Hiking)
- Where it is: North Sinai, North Sinai, Egypt — coordinates 29.6734, 34.6262
- 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 | North Sinai |
| Country | Egypt |
| Coordinates | 29.6734, 34.6262 |
Why Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif Is Worth Visiting
Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified hiking in North Sinai, Egypt,. With 8 other verified places within 150 km, it anchors a cluster instead of standing alone. 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif
In plain terms, Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif is a mountain in the North Sinai area of North Sinai, 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. 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif
What people mean when they call Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 North Sinai 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif sits at 29.6734, 34.6262 in North Sinai, Egypt. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
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 Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (29.6734, 34.6262) 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif, Jabal al Ḩamrā’ is only 16 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 Jabal Qurayn ‘Atūd (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 Khashm aţ Ţārif is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif
- Save the pin (29.6734, 34.6262) offline - reception in North Sinai 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Jabal al Ḩamrā’ — hiking, about 16 km (10 mi) away
- Jabal Qurayn ‘Atūd — hiking, about 20 km (12 mi) away
- Jabal aş Şafrā’ — hiking, about 21 km (13 mi) away
- Jabal al Yaḩmūm — hiking, about 22 km (14 mi) away
- Jabal ar Ralayshah — hiking, about 27 km (17 mi) away
- Jabal al Mishaytī — hiking, about 34 km (21 mi) away
- Jabal Sham‘ūn — hiking, about 34 km (21 mi) away
- Jabal Umm al Bārid — hiking, about 37 km (23 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 North Sinai region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif is a verified mountain in North Sinai, 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif?+
Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif is in North Sinai, Egypt, at coordinates 29.6734, 34.6262. 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif from the nearest city?+
The nearest named base on this guide is close enough that distance is not the constraint; the Quick Facts table lists the exact road-town km, and every place here is reachable as a same-day loop from a regional hub.
What is the best time to visit Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif?+
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 Khashm aţ Ţārif?+
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 Khashm aţ Ţārif good for families with kids?+
With kids, judge Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif?+
The closest verified neighbour is Jabal al Ḩamrā’; 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif.
Is Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a mountain in North Sinai, 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif known for?+
It is known locally as a mountain in North Sinai, 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call jabal khashm aţ ţārif 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 Khashm aţ Ţārif crowded?+
Jabal Khashm aţ Ţārif 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 353645](https://www.geonames.org/353645). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
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