Viewpoints · Makkah & Jeddah
Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint
وجهة نظر فوهة الوعبة
Photo: Wahba Crater at sunrise, Saudi Arabia 1.jpg · Prof. Mortel · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 30–60 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy on arrival — the road to it can be the hard part Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — edges are rarely fenced Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 102 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. A wind layer. It is cooler and much windier at the edge. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 1020 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Makkah is closed to non-Muslims and central Medina has a restricted zone. Both are listed on this site because they are where a great many visitors base themselves — check your own eligibility before planning a trip around either.
- Summer heat here is a planning constraint rather than a discomfort: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day, and no long walk between late morning and late afternoon.
- Modest dress is expected everywhere in public, and required at religious and heritage sites.
- During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.
- Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 5 h 51 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 441 km
- 3 h 36 mfrom Taif · 264 km
- 4 h 38 mfrom Medina · 276 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Winter air is clearest on the plains; on the Asir escarpment the summer mist is itself the view, and it can also close it entirely.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint
Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint is a viewpoint in Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Hijaz mountains, Al-Dukhul and Hummel Mountains and Mahazat as-Sayd Protected Area.
At a glance
- Viewpoints · Makkah & Jeddah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint?
Typically October–April for viewpoints. Winter air is clearest on the plains; on the Asir escarpment the summer mist is itself the view, and it can also close it entirely.
How long do I need at Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint?
30–60 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint?
Parking 102 m (source: osm).
How high is Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint?
About 1020 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al-Wahbah crater viewpoint?
In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 22.8954, 41.1319 — near Hijaz mountains, Al-Dukhul and Hummel Mountains and Mahazat as-Sayd Protected Area.
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