Caves & Sinkholes · Riyadh
Heet Cave
كهف هيت
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Entry fee Free Source: osm
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — dark, damp and uneven underfoot Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Older children — dark and slippery Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Closed shoes with grip and one warm layer; caves stay cool. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 522 m Source: osm
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Safety notes
- Lava tubes and limestone sinkholes here are unlit, unmarked and often entered over loose rock above a drop. Look from the rim; going down is a caving trip, not a visit.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 15 mfrom Riyadh — King Khalid International (RUH) · 75 km
- 1 h 1 mfrom Riyadh · 48 km
- 4 h 13 mfrom Buraydah · 393 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
November–March- J
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ComfortableToo hot
The lava-field caves and the limestone sinkholes are reached across open ground with no shade; the approach sets the season, not the cave.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Heet Cave
Heet Cave is a cave or sinkhole in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. OpenStreetMap places it at about 522 m above sea level. Practical notes from open data: entry is recorded as free; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Iskan Park, Manakh Park and Al Khalidiya Park, Riyadh.
At a glance
- Caves & Sinkholes · Riyadh
- Free entry (OSM)
- About 522 m elevation (OSM)
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee at Heet Cave?
No — entry is recorded as free (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Heet Cave?
Typically November–March for caves & sinkholes. The lava-field caves and the limestone sinkholes are reached across open ground with no shade; the approach sets the season, not the cave.
How long do I need at Heet Cave?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Heet Cave?
About 522 m above sea level (source: osm).
Where is Heet Cave?
In Riyadh (SA-01), Saudi Arabia, at 24.4862, 46.9971 — near Iskan Park, Manakh Park and Al Khalidiya Park, Riyadh.
Who can take you there
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