Jordan

Places to visit near Ar Rīshah

Ar Rīshah is a town in Jordan. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 70 forts & heritage, 2 caves and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tomb of Aaron (26 km), Monastery (Ad Deir) (30 km) and Roman Soldier Tomb (30 km).

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Ar Rīshah at a glance

Location
Jordan
Coordinates
30.2244° N, 35.2167° E
Places within 50 km
138 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Ar Rīshah

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ar Rīshah: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ar Rīshah

122 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ar Rīshah. The closest is Misur Menuha (15 km); the best-known is Jabal al Madhbah (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ar Rīshah

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ar Rīshah. The closest is Gharandel (20 km); the best-known is Tomb of Aaron (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Ar Rīshah

13 caves within 100 km of Ar Rīshah. The closest is Indiana Jones Cave (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ar Rīshah

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ar Rīshah. The closest is Nehalim Gdolim Nature Reserve (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Ar Rīshah

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Ar Rīshah. The closest is מפל (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Treks near Ar Rīshah

4 treks within 100 km of Ar Rīshah. The closest is Nahal Barak (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ar Rīshah

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ar Rīshah
  2. 26 km Tomb of Aaron · tomb, Maan
  3. 4 km Monastery (Ad Deir) · monastery, Maan
  4. 2 km Qasr al-Bint · heritage site, Maan
  5. 1 km Jabal al Madhbah · viewpoint, Maan
  6. 1 km Roman Soldier Tomb · tomb, Maan
  7. 30 km Back to Ar Rīshah

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    All places near Ar Rīshah by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ar Rīshah by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints45122Misur Menuha (15 km)
    Forts & heritage7093Gharandel (20 km)
    Other attractions417Notza Ridge (14 km)
    Caves213Indiana Jones Cave (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Nehalim Gdolim Nature Reserve (32 km)
    Waterfalls710מפל (19 km)
    Treks24Nahal Barak (27 km)
    Churches23Blue Chapel (31 km)
    Temples22Great Temple (31 km)
    Parks12Neot Smadar Inn (35 km)
    Museums11Petra Museum (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Ottoman Ma'an Castle (63 km)

    Ar Rīshah: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ar Rīshah?

    Tomb of Aaron (tomb, about 26 km), Monastery (Ad Deir) (monastery, about 30 km), Roman Soldier Tomb (tomb, about 30 km), Qasr al-Bint (heritage site, about 31 km), Jabal al Madhbah (viewpoint, about 31 km), Garden and Pool Complex (garden, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ar Rīshah?

    138 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 70 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 2 caves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ar Rīshah?

    Misur Menuha, about 15 km by road; Givat Hemda (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ar Rīshah?

    Gharandel, about 20 km by road; Sabra Theatre (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ar Rīshah?

    Indiana Jones Cave, about 30 km by road; מערת "בור מים" נחל חדוד (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ar Rīshah?

    Start in Ar Rīshah, visit Tomb of Aaron, then Monastery (Ad Deir), then Qasr al-Bint, then Jabal al Madhbah, then Roman Soldier Tomb, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ar Rīshah?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Ar Rīshah

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