NABSQNO 29R 473247 2729578 Algeria
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ALG-481, Akzel Guelta Arch. 8.0 meter span (measured). GPS 29R
473247 2729578 (satellite photo). This arch is located near Akzel Guelta (or Aguelman Akzel in Tamahaq dialect). This big pool
(pothole) is located 10 minutes drive from In-Amoureden Arch (ALG-478)
or 10 minutes drive from Tilafazo area by jeep. However the guelta is not directly accessible by
jeep. Drive up Oued Tasoutrat as far as possible (it's a sand trap). Then walk Oued
Tasoutrat into the large canyon approximately 20 or 30 minutes (depending where your driver
stops the jeep) to the guelta. The guelta can be dry sometimes, as was the case when the author
visited this canyon. Bypass the big pothole via a ledge (easy) and continue up canyon 200
meters. The arch is visible up on the rock on the right. To access the opening, climb up the
ravine with caution (many loose boulders) for 10 minutes. The climb is strenious but does not
require rope.The arch is worth the effort of the climb. There is an oustanding view of the area
from the bench above the arch. Note the author in the arch for scale.
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Next Arch ALG-514
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