6 curated Hiking spots in Jordan, each with its own note and source.
Ajloun · Best time: Oct–Apr · Beginner
Ajloun Forest Reserve protects 13 km² of oak woodland in Jordan's northern highlands. The Soap House Trail starts at the visitor centre, climbs to 1,100 m at Eagle's View Point and ends at the soap house in Orjan village — guided only. Self-guided options include the Rasoun Olive Press Trail at about two hours. Spring brings wildflowers across the reserve.
Sources: Jordan Tourism Board (Visit Jordan), Jordan Bike Trail, Jordan Bike Trail
Tafilah · Best time: Oct–Apr · All levels
The Dana-to-Petra section of the Jordan Trail runs 72.4 km over four days, with 2,825 m of ascent and 3,027 m of descent between 221 m and 1,236 m. It drops from the Dana Biosphere Reserve past the ancient copper mines near Feynan into the Araba Valley. The route is unmarked, so the operator recommends a local guide; sections are remote with limited water and patchy coverage.
Sources: Jordan Trail Association
Ma'an · Best time: Sep–May · All levels
The Ad-Deir back route starts at Kharubat al-Fajjah, 50 m west of the road to Beidha, and reaches the Monastery from behind: 4–5 hours, rated hard and guided only. The long variant from the visitor centre via Ad-Deir back to Kharubat al-Fajjah takes 7–8 hours. Guides are booked through the Petra Visitors' Center.
Sources: Jordan Tourism Board (Visit Jordan)
Irbid · Best time: Oct–May · All levels
Umm Qais is the start of the Jordan Trail's first section to Ajloun: 78.2 km over four days, 3,430 m of ascent and 2,831 m of descent, from −188 m in the Jordan Valley up to 958 m in the oak forests. Nights are spent in guesthouses and village homestays in Beit Idis, Orjan and Rasoun. The route is unmarked, so the operator recommends a local guide.
Sources: Jordan Trail Association
Karak · Best time: Apr–Oct · Beginner
Wadi Ibn Hammad is a conservation area near the Majdalein ruins on the Jordan Trail's Three Wadis to Karak section: 75 km over four days, 3,535 m of ascent and 2,678 m of descent between −126 m and 1,062 m. Water sources are scarce and the route is unmarked, so the operator recommends a local guide. The section ends at Al-Karak castle.
Sources: Jordan Trail Association
Aqaba · Best time: Oct–Apr · All levels
From Wadi Rum the Jordan Trail's final section runs 112 km over six days to the Red Sea: 1,824 m of ascent, 2,755 m of descent, from 1,042 m down to sea level. The preceding Petra–Wadi Rum section covers 91.6 km in five days; its longest stretch without water, Humeima to Shakriya, is a day and a half. The route is unmarked; a local guide is recommended.
Sources: Jordan Trail Association, Jordan Trail Association, Wadi Rum Horse Adventures, Wadi Rum Horse Riding
Without a dedicated Hiking note yet, listed on the country page: Mujib Canyon, Wadi Zarqa Ma'in.