THE EDGE OF THE WORLD, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

The main cliff tower and the image icon of the Edge of the World.

The Edge of the World is the penultimate adventure destination in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia. Traveling for adventure in Riyadh should never end the tour without experiencing the thrills and fantastic sights of the mountain range escarpment. The Edge of the World adventure should not end without stepping on top of any of the four major cliff towers for the full view of the waving look of the vast valley below the steeple edges.

Quick Facts

Location: Huraymila, Riyadh

Distance from the City Center of Riyadh: 108 Km

Travel Time: 2h 40min

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A hiker standing on the top of the last cliff tower

A hiker enjoying his moment on top of the last cliff tower.

Afar, hikers park with the car parked close to the edge of the escarpment.

The second cliff tower

The second cliff tower

The main cliff tower and the image icon of the Edge of the World.

The last cliff tower

The 3rd Cliff tower with hikers viewing the valley down the escarpment.

The 2nd cliff tower viewed from the westernside

The first and the main cliff tower in a vertical portrait shot.

Take Off Points:

1. Al Sadus

2. Huraymila

Rough Road Distance to Travel

1. From Al Sadus – 29 Km

2. From Huraymila – 16 Km

3. Via Al Sadus is the main take-off point. The rough road is much longer than from Huraymila; however, the road condition is far better here.

4. Via Huraymila, the rough road distance is just over half of the Sadus Way; however, it has a difficult part that low-clearance cars cannot pass through.

Car Requirement

1. A 4x4 car is much recommended, but not necessarily.

2. High Clearance

What to Expect

1. Expect a long, grueling, rough road drive to and from the Edge of the World.

2. Strong wind velocity at the Edge of the World location.

3. Mobile phone and Internet signal at the location.

4. Open desert land travel from the take-off points.

5. No gas station near the location

Things You Can Do

1. Sightseeing

2. Cliff Edge walking

3. Overnight camping

4. Picnic

Things You should bring

1. Car gasoline should be enough for going and returning.

2. Adequate foodstuffs

3. Drinking water.

4. Flashlights for overnight camping

5. Lantern Lights

For other information about the actual score of making the trip to the Edge of The World, watch this video below:

Location/Direction:

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