Al-Hijra Walkway
-Al- Qaswa neighborhood / Hijra Road-
Trail Overview
| Location | South-West of Madinah. Inside the city. |
| Terrain | Flat walkway with some sloped areas |
| Surface Type | Paved sidewalk |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Trail Length | 1.8 km (long mamsha) + 0.5 km (shorter mamsha) |
| Elevation Gain | NA |
| Estimated Time | 55 min (to walk all the way down the long section and back) |
| Development Status | Completed |
| Accessibility | Easily accessible by taxi. Parking spots available along the walkway. Wheelchair-friendly |
| Seasonal Notes | Parts of the mamsha have water sprinklers to keep walkers cool during the summer months |
Trail Description
Al-Hijra Walkway (Mamsha Al-Hijra) is one of the most popular outdoor walking trails in Madinah, offering a clean, landscaped space for fitness, leisure, and family activities. The walkway stretches through a residential district southwest of the Prophet’s Mosque and is designed as a continuous green corridor with shade trees, seating areas, and wide pathways suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling.
Two Sections Divided by a Main Road
The walkway is divided into two main sections, separated by a main road.
- Shorter Section (Western Segment)
- This is the smaller and more family-oriented part of the walkway.
- It features a popular bike and toy-car rental area, where children can ride small electric vehicles or pedal bikes.
- This is the smaller and more family-oriented part of the walkway.
- Longer Section (Southern Segment)
- The larger segment extends farther and is used mostly by walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
- It has landscaped greenery with ornamental palms and seasonal flowers.
- There are some coffee shops and kiosks on parts of the walkway
- This section tends to draw a mix of fitness-focused users and groups of friends meeting outdoors.
- The larger segment extends farther and is used mostly by walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
Natural Features
- There are trees and grass on either side of the mamsha/walkway
Map & Navigation
- The mamsha is in the middle of a large, main road
- Parking spots line the sides of the walkway
- Multiple access points and street-level crossings between both segments
Getting There
- This walkway is inside the city and easily accessible by taxi and bus
- There are parking spots lining the walkway
Facilities & Amenities
- Restrooms at two locations on the walkway
- Outdoor prayer areas
- Benches and grassy areas
- Nearby coffee shops and restaurants (the walkway is in the middle of a main road with many stores surrounding it
