Extent and peaks
The Sarawat are the Kingdom's highest range, the southern part of the western highlands, running from the Yemeni border to north of Taif through Al-Bahah, Asir, Najran, Jazan and Taif. [1]
Peaks include Jabal Al-Sawda (3,015 m), Jabal Farwa (3,004 m) and Jabal Athrib (2,447 m). Deep wadis descend to the Red Sea, among them Khulab, Jazan, Damad, Baish, Hali and Al-Lith. [1]
Passes and biodiversity
Mountain roads such as Al-Hada, Shaar, Al-Sama and the King Abdullah pass link the heights to the Tihamah plains. The range has the highest biodiversity of Saudi land environments, with juniper, acacia, wild olive and aromatic herbs, and the main national parks of Asir, Taif and Al-Bahah. [1]
Tourism and nature
Related topics
- RegionAsir RegionA southwestern Saudi region administered from Abha, combining Sarawat highlands, Tihamah and the coast, with agricultural terraces, historic villages and distinctive local cultural traditions.
- RegionBahah RegionA southwestern Saudi region administered from Al Bahah, combining Sarawat uplands and Tihamah, with historic villages, agricultural terraces and vegetation in its mountain landscapes.
- RegionJazan RegionA southwestern Saudi region administered from Jazan city, combining the Red Sea coast, Farasan Islands, plains and mountains with farming, fishing, commerce and industry.
- RegionNajran RegionA southern Saudi region administered from Najran, extending from settled wadis towards the Empty Quarter and containing Al Ukhdud, Hima and traditions of local architecture and crafts.
- RegionMakkah RegionA western Saudi region administered from Makkah, encompassing Jeddah, Taif and other governorates, where pilgrimage, maritime trade, coastal landscapes and uplands meet.