The Hatta Sign has secured its place in the Guinness World Records as the tallest landmark sign, surpassing even the iconic Hollywood sign. Perched atop the Hajar Mountains, it stands at an impressive height of 19.28 meters. Accessible solely by foot, reaching the sign entails a hike of approximately half an hour to one hour from Wadi Hub, depending on your pace.
Ferald and I spent the night camping at one of the rest areas in Hatta. With the first light of dawn, we prepared and ate a simple breakfast of coffee, boiled eggs, and bananas before driving towards Hatta Wadi Hub. Our objective was to hike to the renowned Hatta Sign.
The trail begins at Hatta Wadi Hub, but it's worth noting that the hiking trails at Wadi Hub might not explicitly guide you to the Hatta Sign. Despite several trails being present in the trail map, none distinctly directs you to it.
Starting from this arch, continue walking towards the sign. If the trail veers left, take a right until you reconnect with the trail. This invaluable advice came from locals we encountered when we found ourselves on the verge of getting lost.
Nonetheless, the beauty of the surroundings in Hatta is spectacular.
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We decided to ascend the cart path instead of following the winding trail because it was the fastest route but NOT the easiest one, to be honest. I shared this detail as a cautionary note to prevent others from repeating our missteps.
We reached the Hatta Sign in the end and it was all worth it. We also went down on the same path as it is easier.
Can you spot the donkeys?
The weather is so nice now that I always want to be outside exploring. I can't wait to be out and about again.
Here's the video of our hiking experience in Hatta in case you'd like to watch it.