{"id":3013,"date":"2022-12-09T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/werocksport.com\/?p=3013"},"modified":"2023-05-09T12:56:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T10:56:52","slug":"jordan-trail-675-km-a-travers-les-splendeurs-de-la-jordanie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/werocksport.com\/en\/jordan-trail-675-km-a-travers-les-splendeurs-de-la-jordanie\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Trail: 675 km through the splendors of Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crossing Jordan from Umm-Qays in the north to Aqaba in the south, the Jordan Trail is an itinerary that takes visitors to the country's most beautiful sites, between history and sublime natural spots.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officially, the Jordan Trail is not even 10 years old. Created in 2017, this route follows the Jordan River and the Israeli border for nearly 675 km. It takes about 40 days to complete in its entirety by hiking. An epic adventure that takes you through 52 villages across the different landscapes of Jordan always accompanied by the kindness of the locals. Trips of six or seven days are more commonly done by visitors (like those proposed by the website The Jordan Trail<\/a>) and allow to enjoy various treks through the desert, the canyons and the mountains of the country. On our side, we were able to visit some emblematic places of the Jordan Trail and of Jordan in general. Fabulous points of passage along the famous Kings' Route on the western side of Jordan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umm Qais and its panorama on three countries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the visitor stands on the large colonnaded terrace of Umm Qays (ancient Greek city of Gadara), the landscape invites contemplation. In the distance, one can see the Sea of Galilee (also known as Lake Tiberias), where several episodes in the life of Jesus are recounted in the Gospels, including the walking on the waters and the miraculous fishing. Upstream, the Golan Heights, former Syrian territory now occupied by the Israelis, tells a story of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Below, the Jordan River provides a natural border between Jordan and Israel. From here, the Jordan Trail heads to the south of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As far as Ajloun, this is also the greenest part of Jordan. As you leave the road, a large sign reads in English and Arabic \"The Beginning of the Jordan Trail\". The trail begins on a 4\u00d74 road, then winds along olive groves on rocky singles, quickly leaving the last villages behind. You come across herds of goats and their shepherds, and keep an eye on the water you've brought with you. Jordan is one of the most water-poor countries in the world, with rainfall of just 110 mm per year, while its arid climate and lack of lakes force the state to buy water from Israel on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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