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Cave of Thor — Mecca 9.jpg

Caves & Sinkholes · Makkah & Jeddah

Cave of Thor

غار ثور

Photo: Mecca 9.jpg · Abdelrhman 1990 · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)

Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Moderate — dark, damp and uneven underfoot Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Older children — dark and slippery Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 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. Closed shoes with grip and one warm layer; caves stay cool. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 730 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

  • Lava tubes and limestone sinkholes here are unlit, unmarked and often entered over loose rock above a drop. Look from the rim; going down is a caving trip, not a visit.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 1 h 43 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 109 km
  • 1 h 16 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 93 km
  • 1 h 17 mfrom Taif · 86 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–March
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ComfortableToo hot

The lava-field caves and the limestone sinkholes are reached across open ground with no shade; the approach sets the season, not the cave.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

cave in Mecca

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q6025084

About & Sources Cave of Thor

Cave of Thor is a cave or sinkhole in Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "cave in Mecca". 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 November–March. Nearby: Jabal Thawr, Bathaa Quraish Walkway and Aisha Alrajhi Mosque.

At a glance

  • Caves & Sinkholes · Makkah & Jeddah
  • cave in Mecca
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Cave of Thor — Mecca 9.jpg
Abdelrhman 1990 · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Cave of Thor — Jabl e Thawr.jpg
King Eliot · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Cave of Thor — New York Public Library, Spencer Collection Turk. MS. 3 Siyar-i Nabî fol.296r Muhammad and Abu Bakr in Thawr cave.jpg
Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cave of Thor?

Typically November–March for caves & sinkholes. The lava-field caves and the limestone sinkholes are reached across open ground with no shade; the approach sets the season, not the cave.

How long do I need at Cave of Thor?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Cave of Thor?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Cave of Thor?

About 730 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Cave of Thor?

In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 21.3768, 39.8500 — near Jabal Thawr, Bathaa Quraish Walkway and Aisha Alrajhi Mosque.

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