History & archaeology
Ajloun Castle
A 12th-century Ayyubid fortress on the highest hill in town
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Cable car & viewsFamily activitiesOfficial operator
Ajloun Cable Car
تلفريك عجلون
A 2.5 km glide over the forest from beside the castle
Jordan’s first cable car opened in June 2023. Eight-seat cabins run 2.5 km each way between the main station near Ajloun Castle and Eshtafina, with the round trip taking about 20 minutes.
The Teleferic was developed under the Jordan Free and Development Zones Group, with 40 cabins built by Doppelmayr/Garaventa. From the main station you float over oak and pine valleys with the castle behind you.
The operator also runs seasonal events, a children’s play area and guided walking trails in the surrounding hills.
Why visit
The widest views in Ajloun without a hike
Easy with children and older relatives
Next door to the castle and Jar Al Jabal
Practical information
- Operating hours
11:00 to 16:30 in winter (1 November to 30 April) and 11:00 to 17:30 in summer (1 May to 31 October).
The operator’s English page says 10:00. The Arabic page says 11:00, which our local team confirmed.
- Closed days
Open every day except the first Tuesday of each month. Rides can also pause in high wind or storms.
The closing day is not published on the operator’s site. Call the hotline if your visit falls on a Tuesday.
Confirmed locallyJar Al Jabal- Tickets
JD 4 for Jordanians and JD 10 for non-Jordanian visitors, round trip. Children under 3 ride free.
The operator’s English page still shows JD 8 for non-Jordanians. Confirm the price when you book.
- How to book
Book online on the operator’s website with the "Book Now" button, or ask at the station.
Official sourceTeleferic Ajloun (official website)- Time needed
About 1 hour including queues. The ride itself is about 20 minutes round trip.
Our estimateTeleferic Ajloun (official website)- Parking
Parking for more than 320 cars, plus bays for tour buses.
Official sourceTeleferic Ajloun (official website)- With children
There is a children’s play area with games and face painting, and events on holidays.
Official sourceTeleferic Ajloun (official website)- Accessibility
The operator says the cable car is prepared for older visitors and people with disabilities, with safe wheelchair routes.
Official sourceTeleferic Ajloun (official website)- Shuttle buses
The operator lists round-trip shuttles with JETT from Amman (JD 5 adults, JD 3 children aged 3 to 10) and from Irbid (JD 3 and JD 2). Call 07 9683 1433 for departure times.
Departure times are not published online. Confirm by phone before relying on the shuttle.
Official sourceTeleferic Ajloun (official website)
Sources and verification
Last verified:
- Teleferic Ajloun, frequently asked questions · Teleferic Ajloun (official website) · Operator
- Teleferic Ajloun, about us · Teleferic Ajloun (official website) · Operator
- Teleferic Ajloun, how to reach · Teleferic Ajloun (official website) · Operator
- Teleferic Ajloun, Google Maps listing · Google Maps · Map
- Confirmed by the Jar Al Jabal team · Jar Al Jabal · Local team
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Jar Al Jabal
Jordanian cooking with Ajloun Castle across the valley
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Forests & trailsOfficial operator
Ajloun Forest Reserve
Evergreen oak forest, guided trails and ziplines
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Itineraries that include this place
Half a day · 3 stops
Castle, cable car and lunch
The classic Ajloun morning. Everything is within a few minutes of each other on the castle hill, so you spend your time looking, not driving.
Ajloun Castle → Ajloun Cable Car → Jar Al Jabal
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A full day · 5 stops
Ajloun in a day
History in the morning, a long lunch, then mosaics and forest in the afternoon. A full day that never feels rushed.
Ajloun Castle → Ajloun Cable Car → Jar Al Jabal → Tell Mar Elias → Ajloun Forest Reserve
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A full day · 4 stops
Ajloun with children
Short stops, room to run and a ride through the air. Planned around small legs and regular snacks.
Ajloun Castle → Ajloun Cable Car → Jar Al Jabal → Ajloun Forest Reserve
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