Saudi Arabia, Makkah Province
Ninety corners down a granite escarpment with baboons on every barrier.
Length
21 km
In miles
13 mi
Driving time
32 min
Atlas rating
8.9 / 10
The run
Taif to Al Hada. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Fog on the escarpment in summer
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 6 April 2026
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