Hiking · Muscat Governorate
Jebel Hatt rim walk
ModerateFree entry📍 Quriyat
🗺️ 8 km⏱️ 3–4 hrs📈 Moderate🌅 Best: Oct – Apr🚗 Approx. 1 hr from Muscat from Muscat
About this trail
A lesser-known rim walk above Quriyat fishing village with sweeping views of the Gulf of Oman. Cliff edge trail with sea on one side and rocky peaks on the other.
Almost completely unknown outside the local hiking community. Fossilised shells are embedded in the rock along the route.
Trail highlights
✓Gulf of Oman panorama
✓Cliff edge trail
✓Fossilised shells in rock
✓Quriyat views
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🎒 What to bring
0/7 packed💧 1.5L water minimumMust
👟 Trail shoes or bootsMust
🧢 Hat and sunscreenMust
📱 Offline maps downloaded
🩹 Basic first aid kit
🍌 Light snacks
🔦 Torch if starting at dawn
📍 Location
Google Maps ↗Quriyat · Approx. 1 hr from Muscat
Get directions →💡 Before you go
→Good sea views throughout the walk
→Best in November to February
→Trail is not well marked — download a GPS track
→60km from Muscat — combine with Bandar Al Khairan
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Ready to hit the trail?
Free — no booking needed. Bring water, wear trail shoes, start early.
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