Awarta to Duma

Walk from a village to village, encounter the stunning views of the Jordan Valley in the background.

From Awarta the trail leads out of the village following a ridge with expansive of views of the surrounding hilly countryside. Halfway between Awarta and Aqraba sits Mt. Arma or Orma, whose name means pile of wheat. At the mountain’s are the remains of an ancient – likely Roman – watchtower and spacious cisterns cut into the mountain’s face.

A few kilometers ahead, the trail passes through Aqraba, a village whose name (scorpion in Arabic), according to oral tradition, came from Canaanites who compared Aqraba’s inhabitants’ strength to that of scorpions. From Arqaba, the route takes hikers along the rim of the Jordan Valley with incredible views of Jordan and Al-Qarn (or Sartaba), an ancient mountain-top fortress. Continuing through the village of Majdal Bani Fadil, the trail ends in Duma, a Palestinian village whose name comes from the Canaanite word for quietness or rest.

Elevation Profile

Awarta to Duma Stage Elevation Profile

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Service Providers 

Nablus Guides

Nablus - Zaid Salim Azhari
Nablus – Zaid Salim Azhari
Working as a trekking guide connects me more to my country.Zaid started his career in tourism as a volunteer. He decided to help organizations that work in sustainable tourism development in Palestine. This work helped him to build his image and gain experience in the field of tourism. Now, Zaid plans to start his own
Nablus - Nedal Sawalmeh
Nablus – Nedal Sawalmeh
Nedal Sawalmeh is a well-known English speaking hiking guide from Far’a Camp in the northern part of the West Bank. He is married and has eight children. Nedal’s pleasant personality and enthusiasm for his work have touched many walkers throughout his seven years’ experience in walking and trekking programs. Through his work as a trekking
Nablus - Majdi Shilleh
Nablus – Majdi Shilleh
Practical Info LocationContactLocation Nablus Region Contact 0599846385 majshella@yahoo.com ACCOMMODATION Meet the people who host travelers on the Palestine Heritage Trail GUIDES Get to know the guides of the Palestine Heritage Trail WOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONS Learn more about community initiatives along the Palestine Heritage Trail
Nablus - Azmi Salman
Nablus – Azmi Salman
My name is Azmi Salman, from  small village called Qusin, meaning the ancient Syriac house of firewood, located to the west of the city of Nablus. His village is famous for agriculture. He currently lives in Ramallah.  I work as an Agricultural Engineer, specializing in forests, range, and wildlife. I live in the city of
Nablus - Anwar Dawabsheh
Nablus – Anwar Dawabsheh
Don’t wait for the perfect moment to hike, create it. Anwar Dawabsheh has liked to hike in the area surrounding his village, Duma, since he was six years old. As he grew older, he explored further regions such as the Al-Ghor (Jordan Valley) area. He has now visited almost all Palestinian towns and villages and
Nablus - Alaa Hammouz
Nablus – Alaa Hammouz
As a guide I wish to have a real impact on the community development. Alaa Hammouz is from Nablus and he would like to invite everyone to walk with him through the alleys of the Nablus’ old city and climb the Mount Gerizim, the areas he likes the most in his surroundings. He guides both
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 Women Associations in Nablus 

Kufr Malek Alatá Women’s Center
Kufr Malek Alatá Women’s Center
“Kufr Malek Women Centre” Taking Initiative’ may best describe the actions of these women at the Alatá Women’s Center in Kufr Malek, a small village on the outskirts of Ramallah. Messada Mua’di, contact for the Center, relates the story of the Center’s modern building with modest pride.  The 3-story building is a visible result of
Aqraba Women’s Center
Aqraba Women’s Center
Aqraba: “Aqraba Women Center” As part of the Aqraba municipality, the main activities of this Women’s Center are awareness workshops, creating job opportunities for local women, and sponsoring summer camps. The village of Aqraba is located in the rural outskirts of Nablus, surrounded by small farming enterprises in the beautiful green countryside. Sharifa Nassar spreads
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Photos of Nablus Region
‘Awarta to Duma
  • Distance: 18.6km
  • Time: 5-7 hours
  • Challenge: Moderate
Stage Logistics

Food And Water

For the hike take:

at least 3 liters of water
snack

Local Products

Stop by Women’s Centres in ‘Awarta, Aqraba and Duma to stamp your Hiker Passport and possibly purchase locally made goods.

Transportations

Reach ‘Awarta from Nablus with a shared taxi for 7 NIS.
Reach Duma from Nablus with a shared taxi for 10 NIS.

Notes And Tips

Check the weather before you go. Always remember about sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses). During the summer season wear light but modest clothes. During the winter season remember about a warmer jacket – mornings and evenings are usually cold.

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