The Edge of the World is the penultimate adventure destination in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia. Traveling for adventure in Riyadh should never end the tour without experiencing the thrills and fantastic sights of the mountain range escarpment. The Edge of the World adventure should not end without stepping on top of any of the 4 major cliff towers for the full view of the waving look of the vast valley below the steeple edges.
First Cliff Tower, the most photographed tower and the image icon of the Edge of the World
Entrance area of the main viewing point. Visitors need to scale down from the viewing point to get to the First Cliff Tower.
Trekkers enjoy the sights and the wind blows at the First Cliff Tower
Coming to the First Cliff Tower needs to pass through the of the cliff wall connecting the tower from the main viewing area.
The author taking selfie at the top of the First Cliff Tower
Quick Facts
Location: Huraymila, Riyadh
Distance from the City Center of Riyadh: 108 Km
Travel Time: 2h 40min
Take Off Points:
1. Al Sadus
2. Huraymila
Rough Road Distance to Travel
1. From Al Sadus – 29 Km
2. From Huraymila – 16 Km
· Via Al Sadus us the main take off point. The rough road to traverse is way longer that from Huraymila, however the road condition here is far better than from Huraymila
· Via Huraymila the rough road distance just way half of the Sadus way, however it has difficult part that low clearance cars cannot pass through.
Car Requirement
1. 4x4 car is much recommended but not necessarily
2. High Clearance
Low clearance car would likely have this problem along the way. Especially passing through the town of Huraymila.
What to Expect
1. Expect a long grueling rough road drive to and from the Edge of the World
2. Strong wind velocity at the Edge of the World location
3. No Mobile phone and Internet signal at the location
4. Open desert land travel from the take off points
5. No gas station near the location
Things you Can Do
1. Sightseeing
2. Cliff Edge walking - but make sure to stay on the safe side.
3. Overnight camping
4. Picnic
2nd and 3rd Cliff Tower
View from the camping ground to the left side of the arrival area
The author preparing to sit down at the edge (This is a dangerous move. Please do not do it)
The author taking the shots
The author stunned by the depth and height of the 3rd cliff tower
Watch the raw footage
This is a raw footage of the author taking his stunt to take shots sitting at the edge of the cliff. This is a dangerous move. Please do not do the same. Consider your safety first and foremost.
Things You should bring:
1. Car gasoline should be enough for the going and return ways.
2. Adequate foodstuffs
3. Drinking waters.
4. Flash lights for overnight camping
5. Lantern Lights
6. Camping Tents
7. Jackets, sleeping bags and anything to keep you warm especially if you are coming during winter season.
Most hidden part of the Edge of the World approximately 2.5 km away from the main viewing area
The author and his team taking selfie after exploring the place