Places to visit near

Rukban

Rukban is a town in Mafraq district, Jordan of about 85,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 10 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 forts & heritage. The closest is Tower 22.

33.3141° N, 38.7034° EPop. 85,000

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km10
Must-see0
Notable8
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rukban

3 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

126 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rukban
  2. Khabrat Samirlake · 45 min
  3. Khabrat As Salbiyahlake · 45 min
  4. Tower 22heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Back in Rukban
Today’s loopRukbanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rukban?

Tower 22 (heritage site, about 1 km), الركبان (attraction, about 7 km), Khabrat Kharjah (lake, about 14 km), Rujm Ad Daqn (viewpoint, about 18 km), Jabal at Tanf (viewpoint, about 26 km), Khabrat al Ḩisb (lake, about 27 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rukban?

10 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 2 other attractions, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rukban?

Rujm Ad Daqn, about 18 km by road; Jabal at Tanf (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Rukban?

Khabrat Kharjah, about 14 km by road; Khabrat al Ḩisb (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rukban?

Start in Rukban, visit Khabrat Samir, then Khabrat As Salbiyah, then Tower 22, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.