Yarmouk Forest Reserve

Yarmouk Forest Reserve

Established in 2010 by the RSCN and located on the hills surrounding Umm Qais, the Yarmouk Forest Reserve is a protected area known for its deciduous oak trees, the national tree of Jordan. Yarmouk’s landscape provides a rich diversity of habitats for countless plants and animals. Over 16 species of large mammals, including the Caracal and Mountain Gazelle, have been recorded and the Yarmouk River even boasts one species of endemic Tilapia fish. Yarmouk is home to 14% of all of Jordan’s birds, making it an Important Bird Area and prime corridor for global migration. For many of these species, Yarmouk is their last hope: the Pygmy Cormorant, Marbled Teal, Griffon Vulture, and the Brown Fish Owl are all threatened with extinction on a regional or global level. Currently, forests constitute about 1% of the total Jordanian land area, which means that the deciduous oak trees in Yarmouk are more than scenic landscape; they are a national treasure. Although the pattern of their growth is not seen anywhere else in the Kingdom, these national trees of Jordan were not on any other conservation list and their national and regional survival was severely threatened by logging and overgrazing

Arqoub Romi Time: 5-7 hours

This Mountain trail begins from Dar Al-Basha neighborhood towards Mansoura.

The path begins easily at the beginning of Mount Arqoub Romi, passing through many plants, trees and animals, most notably (hawthorn, Greek tortoise), species of animals, Gecko and the rocky mullet associated with malul trees, which indicates the health of the ecosystem).

Though hike, you will pass by the viewpoint, which is 308 degree above sea level, where you take a rest and enjoy watching the Lake of Tiberias, Tur Mountains and Golan heights.

Then the hike will takes you down to 142 above sea level, towards an archaeological landmark – Arqoub Romi – up to Ain Nini. The path ends at Al – Arayis pool.

Trail Details:

Distance: 12 Km

Grade: Moderate

Time: 5-7 hours

Al-Shreif Mountain trail Time: 3 – 4 hours

Al-Shreif Mountain trail starts from Umm Qays area towards the village of Al-Mukhaibah al-Tahta. The path begins easily through a semi-level mountain range with simple ramps and slopes, characterized by the presence of many plants, and trees (hawthorn trees, sweden trees, sycamores, Greek turtles), species of animals (Gecko gazelles and rocky mullet).

Through the hike, you can take a rest and enjoy some old caves, rock formations and wells.

Then the path will takes you down to 85 meters above sea level, towards the Muntumra Valley, which is the end of the mountain path with tea break on the firewood.

Trail Details:

Guided only

Grade: Moderate

Time: 3 – 4 hours

Muntamra Valley Trail Time: 3 – 4 hours

The trail starts near princess Basma Center at Al- Mansoura, the path then starts easily through the valley where you enjoy the beauty of the variety of plant patterns such as the oak pattern on the foothills of the valley and the pattern of carob trees along the valley, as well as the possibility of seeing some wildlife habitats.

The trail provides you with the opportunity to see ancient frescoes in some old caves dating back to different era. The valley also has ancient ruins for dwellings used by humans in different periods.

By the end of the valley, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Golan Heights, Lake Tiberias and the eternal Yarmouk River, then continue the path until it reaches Al – Mukhaiba village.

Trail Details

Guided Only

Grade: Moderate

Time: 3 – 4 hours

Al Hreith trail Self Guided, Time: 1 – 2 hours

The visitor stops at the beginning of the passageway with a unique view of the fallen oak forest on the one hand and on the cultivated pine forest on the other. During the walk, the visitor can see some annual plants such as hawthorn, Sweden, kandul, wild almond, and figs.

Then the trail will leads you to the viewpoint, which is 308 degree above sea level, where you take a rest and enjoy watching the Lake of Tiberias, Tur Mountains and Golan heights.

The corridor is one of the evidence of previous civilizations, which contains water channels used in the Roman era, sections of rocks and caves, some military trenches, and an artillery point used in the sixties of the nineteenth century.

Trail Details:

Grade: Easy

Time: 1 – 2 hours

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