Edge of the world

Saudi Arabia / Riad / Hhuraymila /
 mountain, rocks
Edge of the World


The thick green line of trees along Acacia Valley have made this a very popular picnic spot, especially after rain, when you will find the wadi full of flowers and flowering shrubs, butterflies, lizards, dragonflies, and birds.

The Edge of the World is a rock-framed "window" with a wonderful view of the valley below. It is about 180 km North-East of Riyadh. Edge of the World is located up straight from the Acacia Valley. This place is also called the rock framed window because from the cliffs you can see a dramatic view of the plains below.


Directions:
At Kingdom Tower, Olaya, Riyadh, set your odometer at Zero. Take the Uruba Road (west) and watch for the signboard 'King Khalid Eye Hospital' (KKEH). At 3.7 km you will get an exit to Madinah/Qassim at the KKEH. Follow this road which after 10 km leads to Salbouk. At 34.5 km you will get an exit to Sadous/Jubayla. Take this exit and head to Sadous. You will pass by Jubayla, Uyainah and Hegra. At 66.5 km (which is 24.5 km from Jubayla) turn left to an off-road. After entering this path, on your left side is iron fence, and you may follow the track (towards west, turning slightly to your right) until you reach a fenced area with a gate at 7.5 km from the main road. Enter the gate, turn right and follow any convenient track for 22 km.



www.arriyadh.com/Eng/Tourism/Content/Tab1/Camping/getdo...

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Coordinates:   24°57'43"N   45°59'8"E

Comments

  • It's actually only about 100km outside of Riyadh, not 180. It is truly an amazing view and would be moreso if visitors would stop throwing thier trash everywhere and cutting down the trees to sell as firewood.
  • And it is northwest, not northeast of Riyadh.
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