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ISRAEL NATIONAL TARIL - NEGEV

Probably the most beautifull section of the Israel National Trail!

Type:        Hike
Region:    Negev
Level:       Difficult
Duration: 10d

../../ali ascent to ein yorkeam/photos/ Chazera Crater

The tour covers the entire central Negev part of the INT. Including all three Makhteshim and Wadi Zin, as well as many geological phenomena, archaeological sites and Nature sightseeings.

It is possible to book only a part of the whole tour.

Segments:

MAKHTESH CHAZERA

19km

The tour crosses the Makhtesh from north to south and allows beautiful views of the Makhtesh from both sides. Include the Zafit spring with bathing possibility.

ALI ASCENT ➜ EIN YORKEAM

15km

The tour starts from the south side of Makhtesh Hazera, descending to Wadi Hatira , by the remanants of the Zafir roman fortress. Then ascending up Wadi Hatira to the Yorkeam spring (Bathing possibility).

MAKHTESH HATIRA

24km

The tour climbs on the Makhtesh's east wall and runs along the narrow ridge, seperating the crater from Wadi Zin. With spectacular views of both the Makhtesh and Wadi Zin.

WADI ZIN

13km

Up the river bed of Wadi Zin.

EIN AKEV ➜ EIN SHAVIV

14km

Up to the pointy summit of Chod Akev and down to Wadi Akev and its refreshing springs.

ZIN VALLEY ➜ WADI HAVA

10km

Ascenting up to Avdat Heights and south along it. with spectacular desert views and a refreshing pool at it end.

WADI CHAVA ➜ MIZPE RAMON

28km

From Wadi Chava to Mizpe Ramon. Along the cliff of Makhtesh Ramon.

MAKHTESH RAMON

22km

The tour begins from Mitzpe Ramon, overlooking the Ramon crater, crosses the Makhtesh from north to south and passes between several fascinating geological phenomenons.

MACHTESH RAMON ➜ EIN CHOLIT

19km

From the bottom of Machtesh Ramon, up Karbolet Charirim and east towards the Arava

EIN CHOLIT ➜ SAPIR

21km

Last day of the Negev section of the Israel National Trail.