Destination: Shobak
Shoubak is a municipality that lies at the northwestern edge of the Ma’an Governorate in Jordan. It had a population of 19,297. At one of the highest elevations above sea level in Jordan, this municipality is famous for apple and fruit farms. The Crusader castle Montreal is located in Shoubak. Wikipedia
Elevation: 1,330 m
Province: Ma’an Governorate
Weather: 28°C, Wind NW at 21 km/h, 23% Humidity weather.com
Population: 4,275 (2015)
Area code(s): +(962)3
Municipality established: 2001
Hotels: 3-star averaging JOD 32, 5-star averaging JOD 100. View hotels
Local time: Monday 6:23 PM
Metro population: 19,279
Discovering Ancient Wonders On Two Wheels – Cycling Jordan
Beyond the popular snapshots on Instagram, Jordan extends far beyond Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum. With millennia of history and an array of natural wonders, this Middle Eastern gem, roughly the size of Maine, promises an enchanting adventure. Factor in the renowned Jordanian hospitality, and you’re in for a truly memorable experience.
JORDAN BIKE TRAIL
The Jordan Bike Trail is a unique opportunity to explore Jordan’s nature, culture, and community. The 730km route crosses from Um Qais in…
Old Trade Routes, Ancient Ruins, Afternoon Tea: Biking The Jordan Trail
While Instagram may lead you to believe otherwise, Jordan is so much more than Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum. Millennia of history and an abundance of natural wonders add to the draw of this Maine-sized Middle Eastern country. Throw in some legendary Jordanian hospitality, and you have the makings of a truly memorable adventure.
SHOBAK CASTLE TO LITTLE PETRA
Starting at The castle of Shaubak which was built on a summit of a conical hill by Crusader king Baldwin the First in AD.1115 with the dual purpose of extending the area of Frankish settlement east of the Dead sea and of controlling the desert road, by which caravans moved between Syria in the north and the Red Sea and Egypt in the. going south to Little Petra in al Beidha. an intermediate-level Mountain biking tour.
MONTREAL CASTLE TO LITTLE PETRA OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Intermediate-level cycling trail from the castle in Al Shobak down to Little Petra, Al Beidha.
DANA BIOSPHERE RESERVE TO PETRA
Hiking from Dana to Petra is at the top of many adventure seekers’ bucket lists. The 73-kilometer trek, voted one of the best 15 hikes in the world by National Geographic, will expose you to Jordan’s diverse ecosystems and historic sights, in parallel to the hiking route This advanced-level cycling route brings you from the green biosphere reserve in Dana to Little Petra, passing by the unique castle in Shobak.