The highest peak in the Hadjar Mountains is the Jebel Shams, which rises to 3009 metres above sea level. Its summit can only be reached by an extreme hike. However, the edge of the Grand Canyon of Oman, the Wadi Nakhar gorge, which cuts over 1000 metres deep into the mountain range, is easily accessible by off-road vehicle.
The Jebel Shams is sparsely populated, with only a few small villages, which can be reached via tracks, enlivening the remote area. The view into the canyon is spectacular, as is the hiking trail, the so-called "Canyon Walk" or "Balcony Walk" (W6), which leads along the edge of the canyon to the abandoned village of Sab, which clings to the canyon wall like a swallow's nest.
The Jebel Shams is sparsely populated, with only a few small villages, which can be reached via tracks, enlivening the remote area. The view into the canyon is spectacular, as is the hiking trail, the so-called "Canyon Walk" or "Balcony Walk" (W6), which leads along the edge of the canyon to the abandoned village of Sab, which clings to the canyon wall like a swallow's nest.
A speciality on Jebel Shams are the weavings made from goat hair. Originally produced primarily for use as saddle blankets and carpets, these works are made in simple wooden looms close to the ground, with the wool spun by hand beforehand using a spindle.
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