Jabal Ferwa ('Asir) Explained

Jabal Ferwa
Elevation M:3,002
Prominence M:1202
Range:Hejaz Mountains
Listing:Country high point
Map:Saudi Arabia
Label Position:right
Location:Saudi Arabia
Coordinates:17.9285°N 43.2655°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]

Jabal Ferwa is the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3,002 metres (9,849 feet). It is located in the 'Asīr Province.[2]

History

Prior to October 2018, both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Soudah were the two highpoint candidates of Saudi Arabia, with the latter widely believed to have been the country highpoint,[3] but an October 2018 climbing expedition, using survey grade Trimble Geo 7X GPS unit on both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Sawda determined with 98% confidence that Jabal Ferwa is Saudi Arabia's highest point, being higher than Jabal Sawda by 2 to 4 metres.

However, the Saudi authorities still recognize officially Jabal Soudah as the highest point of Saudi Arabia.

References

  1. Web site: Saudi Arabia – Jabal Ferwa. 27 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Jabal Ferwa - Peakbagger.com . 2024-03-28 . www.peakbagger.com.
  3. Web site: 2018-10-04 . Saudi Arabia – Jabal Ferwa . 2024-03-28 . Country Highpoints . en-US.