Jarash district, Jordan

Places to visit near Sūf

Sūf is a town in Jarash district, Jordan, home to about 12,942 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are The Temple of Artemis (8 km), Jerash (8 km) and Temple of Zeus (8 km).

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Sūf at a glance

Location
Jarash district, Jordan
Population
about 12,942
Coordinates
32.3137° N, 35.8371° E
Places within 50 km
23 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sūf

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sūf: 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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Forts & heritage near Sūf

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sūf. The closest is The Temple of Artemis (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sūf

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sūf. The closest is Beit Shean Valley (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Beit Shean Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Tel Sokha · viewpoint · North District · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Jabal Amman · viewpoint · Amman · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Mizpe Gilboa · viewpoint · North District · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Emek Harod · viewpoint · North District · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Yisachar Height · viewpoint · North District · ~58 km · Must-see

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Churches near Sūf

16 churches within 100 km of Sūf. The closest is Jerash (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sūf

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sūf. The closest is Gan Garoo (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sūf

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sūf. The closest is Great Mosque of Salt (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Sūf

2 parks within 100 km of Sūf. The closest is Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sūf

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sūf
  2. 8 km The Temple of Artemis · heritage site, Jarash
  3. 1 km Jerash · church, Jarash
  4. 1 km Temple of Zeus · heritage site, Jarash
  5. 20 km Ajlun Castle · heritage site, Ajlun
  6. 5 km Tell Mar Elias · heritage site, Ajlun
  7. 15 km Back to Sūf

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From travellers near Sūf

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How to reach Sūf

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sūf by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1460The Temple of Artemis (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints120Beit Shean Valley (44 km)
    Churches316Jerash (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens014Gan Garoo (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs49Great Mosque of Salt (40 km)
    Parks12Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein (46 km)
    Museums02Umm Qais Museum (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Sea of Galilee (74 km)
    Other attractions02Madaba Map (83 km)
    Beaches & coast01Hadekel Beach (77 km)

    Sūf: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sūf?

    The Temple of Artemis (heritage site, about 8 km), Jerash (church, about 8 km), Temple of Zeus (heritage site, about 8 km), Ajlun Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Tell Mar Elias (heritage site, about 15 km), Tell Abu al-Kharaz (heritage site, about 31 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 3 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sūf?

    The Temple of Artemis, about 8 km by road; Temple of Zeus (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sūf?

    Beit Shean Valley, about 44 km by road; Tel Sokha (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sūf?

    Jerash, about 8 km by road; As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sūf?

    Start in Sūf, visit The Temple of Artemis, then Jerash, then Temple of Zeus, then Ajlun Castle, then Tell Mar Elias, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sūf?

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

    Towns near Sūf

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