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Ajloun Forest Reserve

محمية غابات عجلون

Evergreen oak forest, guided trails and ziplines

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A protected area of about 13 square kilometres of rolling oak, pistachio and strawberry-tree woodland, run by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Walk a short loop on your own or book a guided trail to the villages.

The reserve was created to protect an evergreen oak forest. In spring the ground is covered in wildflowers, and the short Roe Deer Trail, named after the deer the reserve is known for, starts near the campsite.

Six trails are offered, from under an hour to a full day. The longer ones go with a local guide and end in the villages of Rasoun and Orjan or at Ajloun Castle. The reserve also has an adventure village with ziplines, rope courses and a climbing wall, and two restaurants that cook by advance order.

Why visit

The greenest landscape in Jordan, at its best from March to May
Trails for every fitness level
Your fee supports conservation and village incomes

Practical information

Entrance fee

Day visitors: JD 2.5 for Jordanians, JD 6 for residents and JD 8 for non-Jordanians per person. The fee includes the self-guided Roe Deer Trail.

From the RSCN 2025 rate sheet, the latest we could find. Confirm the current fee when you book.

Official sourceRoyal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)

Guided trails

Roe Deer (under 1 hour), Rasoun (2 to 3 hours), Rock Rose (3 to 4 hours), The Prophet’s Trail (4 hours), Orjan Village (6 hours, with brunch) and Ajloun Castle Trail (full day). Guided trails cost JD 5 to JD 32 per person depending on the trail and your residency, with a minimum of 4 people per guide.

Trails run only when a guide is available and the weather is suitable. A private guide can be arranged for smaller groups.

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How to book

Book trails, experiences and meals at least 24 hours ahead through RSCN online booking, by phone on 07 9906 2210, or by email to ajlounreservation@rscn.org.jo.

The RSCN’s "Book now" link opens its booking engine on reservations.verticalbooking.com.

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Opening hours

Not published in the sources we checked. Plan to arrive in daylight and ask when you book.

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Adventure village

Ziplines up to 330 m long, high and low rope courses, a 17 m climbing wall and a giant swing, priced per activity from JD 5 to JD 25.

Participants must weigh 40 to 110 kg and be taller than 120 cm. Under-18s need a parent’s approval.

Official sourceRoyal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)

Time needed

About 2 hours for the short trail and viewpoint. Half a day or more with a guided trail.

Our estimate

Good to know

Carry a passport or ID. The reserve is smoke-free and pet-free.

Official sourceRoyal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)

Evergreen oaks and limestone rocks in Ajloun Forest Reserve — Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources and verification

Last verified: 12 October 2026

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