Jabal Sawda
Jabal Sawda, in the Asir region, is the highest point in Saudi Arabia at about 3,000 metres, with a cooler climate and juniper forests.
Overview
Jabal Sawda, in the Asir region of south-western Saudi Arabia, is the highest point in the country, rising to about 3,000 metres above sea level.
Landscape
The mountain is part of the Sarawat range and is covered with juniper forests and terraced agriculture. The climate is markedly cooler and wetter than the rest of the Kingdom, and the area receives occasional snow in winter.
Access and tourism
The summit is reached by road from Abha, and the area is a popular destination for domestic tourism, with viewpoints, cable cars and mountain resorts.
Ecology
The Asir highlands support a distinctive flora and fauna, including juniper woodland and a range of bird species, and form part of the Kingdom's biodiversity.
References
- Jabal Sawda \u2014 Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (accessed 5 October 2026)
- Asir Mountains \u2014 Encyclopaedia Britannica (accessed 5 October 2026)
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