openOman العربية
Representative photo of mountains in Oman, not Jabal Qarn
Representative photoAmethystDreams · CC BY SA 4.0

Mountains · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah

Jabal Qarn

جبل قرن

The picture above is a representative photograph, not this place — no free-licensed photograph of it exists yet. Have one to share?

Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Hard — steep and exposed, and the drive is part of it Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Older children — sheer drops are rarely fenced Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
  • Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Layers: it runs 10–15 °C cooler up here. Proper walking shoes. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 500 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Mountain tracks can be steep with sheer drops. Check the fact box for 4x4 requirements; some routes are closed to two-wheel-drive vehicles.
  • Temperatures at altitude are much lower than on the coast; carry layers and enough water for the hike.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 35 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 41 km
  • 57 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 73 km
  • 1 h 22 mfrom Nizwa · 119 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–May
  1. J
  2. F
  3. M
  4. A
  5. M
  6. J
  7. J
  8. A
  9. S
  10. O
  11. N
  12. D
ComfortableToo hot

High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

mountain in Oman

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q31728448

About & Sources Jabal Qarn

Jabal Qarn is a mountain in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "mountain in Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–May. Nearby: Fanja Heritage House, Jabal Hamim and Jabal Fanja.

At a glance

  • Mountains · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
  • mountain in Oman
  • Season: October–May (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jabal Qarn?

Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.

How long do I need at Jabal Qarn?

Half a day (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Jabal Qarn?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Jabal Qarn?

About 500 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Jabal Qarn?

In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 23.4700, 58.0800 — near Fanja Heritage House, Jabal Hamim and Jabal Fanja.

Who can take you there

All operators →

Licensed local operators who run trips of this kind in this region. Contact them directly — we take no commission on an enquiry.

This slot is open

Are you a licensed operator who runs trips here? The first slot on this page is available to Verified operators for a flat monthly fee. No commission, and the enquiry goes straight to your WhatsApp.

Claim your listing →

Operators are listed from open data and Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's public directory. Ranking places paying operators first; everything else is by relevance and distance, and the badges say exactly what has been verified.

Nearby places

More in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah →

Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.