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Usfan pilgrimage fort — The Qishla of Asfan 001.jpg

Forts & Castles · Makkah & Jeddah

Usfan pilgrimage fort

قلعة عسفان

Photo: The Qishla of Asfan 001.jpg · Ammar shaker · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers 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. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 95 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 1 h 6 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 71 km
  • 57 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 81 km
  • 2 h 5 mfrom Taif · 172 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
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ComfortableToo hot

Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

historical edifice in Asfan, Saudi Arabia

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q48727199

About & Sources Usfan pilgrimage fort

Usfan pilgrimage fort is a fort in Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "historical edifice in Asfan, Saudi Arabia". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly Mosque, Jungle Land and Khlais fortress.

At a glance

  • Forts & Castles · Makkah & Jeddah
  • historical edifice in Asfan, Saudi Arabia
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Usfan pilgrimage fort — The Qishla of Asfan 001.jpg
Ammar shaker · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Usfan pilgrimage fort — The Qishla of Asfan 002 (cropped).jpg
Ammar shaker · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Usfan pilgrimage fort — 1قلعة عسفان.jpg
Heritage Commission · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Usfan pilgrimage fort — The Qishla of Asfan 002.jpg
Ammar shaker · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Usfan pilgrimage fort?

Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.

How long do I need at Usfan pilgrimage fort?

45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).

How high is Usfan pilgrimage fort?

About 95 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Usfan pilgrimage fort?

In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 21.9163, 39.3400 — near Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly Mosque, Jungle Land and Khlais fortress.

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