Good to know
- Tickets
- Included in Petra admission ticket
- Time needed
- Two to three hours including the hike
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid midday heat
- Getting there
- Follow the marked trail from the Theatre or Wadi Farasa
Itineraries with High Place of Sacrifice
High Place of Sacrifice is on day 1
High Place of Sacrifice is on day 5
Day 1 of Petra & Wadi Rum
Petra's main trail
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High Place of Sacrifice questions
How long is the hike to the High Place of Sacrifice?
The climb takes 30 to 45 minutes one way via stone steps.
Is the High Place of Sacrifice worth visiting?
It offers clear views over Petra and shows Nabataean ritual features.
Can I visit the High Place of Sacrifice without a guide?
Yes. The trail is signed and most visitors go independently.