المملكة: "Roads"Two vital paths linking Riyadh to Al-Baha via an advanced network
The Kingdom has witnessed remarkable development in its road network, which extends more than 73 thousand kilometers, which enabled it to rank first in the world in the road network connectivity index, according to reports of the Global Competitiveness Forum, which contributes to enhancing connectivity between cities and governorates, serving road users, and facilitating their movement.
She explained. "Roads Authority" The road sector represents a basic pillar and a vital enabler for many other sectors, most notably the tourism sector, pointing out that the Al-Baha region has a developed road network extending more than 1,777 kilometers, and constitutes a vital artery that enhances the region’s position as one of the most prominent mountainous tourist destinations in the Kingdom.
This network comes within the Authority’s efforts to facilitate visitors’ and tourists’ access to the dense forests, natural landmarks, and heritage villages that the region abounds in, allowing them to explore its natural beauty and history. Al-Ariq.
Two main diverse routes
The authority indicated that travelers by land from the city of Riyadh to the Al-Baha region are provided with two main diverse routes, which differ in the length of the distance, the duration of the trip, and the stations they pass through, in the context of facilitating the movement of road users and providing multiple options for reaching Al-Baha.
The first route, which is the fastest, is to start from Riyadh, passing through Bisha and reach Al-Baha, and its length is about 877 kilometers, and the trip takes about 9 hours.
As for the second route, it passes through Taif Governorate, and its length is about 1,010 kilometers, and the trip takes about 10 hours.
Unique geographical and environmental diversity
The Al-Bahah region, located in the southwest of the Kingdom, is characterized by unique geographical and environmental diversity, as it combines the highlands of the towering Sarawat Mountains and the low plains of Tihama.
The region includes The varying terrain, including verdant mountain peaks and deep valleys, in addition to many natural forests, make it a major tourist destination.
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