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The village of Al Shobak is the starting point of this route. It is located around 190km (118 mi) south of Amman, which takes roughly two and a half hours by car.
Al Shobak is eminent for the Shobak Castle, also known as Mont Real. It was built by King Baldwin in 1115 and lasted many battles until its defeat in 1189 by Egypt and Syria's first sultan, Salahuddin Al-Ayyoubi. The castle's features are mindblowing as it is built on top of a hill in the middle of the desert, it has a secret passageway leading to a spring and traces of both Christian carvings and Islamic tablets.
The finishing point is at Little Petra, Al Beidha. The ancient archaeological site is located only 9 kilometers from Wadi Musa, the entry point for the World UNESCO site of Petra. Admittedly, little Petra is a far less visited site compared to Petra; nevertheless, it is a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere worth exploring.
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The route from Shobak to Al Beidha is an intermediate to advanced ride. The distance is significantly shorter than the Dana to Al Beidha route, taking away some up- and down-hills and making it a bit easier. Al Shobak Castle is located 1,300m (4,265ft) above sea level; from there, we will cross villages such as Jhaier, enjoy some good downhills between the oak trees, meet some people from the local community and enjoy spectacular panoramic views. This ride will take your breath away! The route is mainly double-track off-road, dominated by either rolling up or down, which is finally rewarded with a long, smooth downhill to Little Petra (Al Beida).
Distance: 45.7km
Elevation gain: +1,167m +15.6%
Elevation loss: -1,433m -21.7%
Difficulty level: intermediate/mix on- and off-road
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For Groups above 4, Create a Tailor-Made Tours
- Bike & helmet - Scott Sub cross 30 2018 model
- Qualified first-class English-speaking cycling guide
- Escorting vehicle with spare parts during the biking tours
- Mechanical supportÂ
- First Aid support
- Water & fruits
- Excursions in modern deluxe A/C tourists vehicle as per the program
- Archaeological site entrance fees ( can be covered by Jordan pass)
- Transportation to the starting point
- Extra meals and beverages
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