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Best Hikes of Ramon Crater Print E-mail

NEW!  The Ramon Crater Track

Region: 
Central Negev (Desert).

The Ramon Crater is located south from Be'er Sheva.
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Duration of hike: Day

Seasons:  Fall, Spring, Winter

Properties:  Round Trip, For Families, Suitable for Bicycle, Part of the INT, For experienced hikers.

Difficulty: Moderate

Length: 6 KM

Makhtesh Ramon
(Ramon crater mortar) offers plenty of hiking routes and adventures for desert-lovers.

The spectacular views, the geological phenomenon, the peace and quiet of the Negev desert are all merge into a paramount of beauty in Makhtesh Ramon.

For more details about the Ramon Crater hike
(also in Russian), including how to arrive to Ramon, the detailed route and more pictures, click here: THE RAMON CRATER HIKE

In cooperation with the Tiuli.com Website

Activities: Hiking, cycling, biking, trekking.

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Nahal Prat Track Print E-mail

NEW!  Nahal Prat Track

Region: 
Dead Sea & Judah Desert

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Duration of hike:  Day

Seasons:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Properties:  Round Trip, Water Dip, For experienced Hikers, For Families

Difficulty: Moderate

Length: 7 KM

Within the yellow-brown of the Judea Desert there is a flowing stream of water that breaches the monotony of the peaceful desert with its colors of blue, turquoise and green.

This is Nahal Prat [Prat stream] that its flowing spring pours out its water all year long and offers a touristic attraction even throughout the hot summer months.

The Nahal Prat hike is an opportunity to meet also with an ancient monastery of secluded monks situated on the sides of the creek's cliffs.

For more details about the Nahal Prat track (also in Russian), including how to arrive there, the detailed route and more pictures, click here: THE NAHAL PRAT CRATER HIKE

In cooperation with the Tiuli.com Website

Activities: Hiking, cycling, biking, trekking.

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Shivta Hike in the Desert Print E-mail

Shivta Track

Region:
Northen Negev (Desert).
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Shivta
is located 340 meters above sea level in the northwest slopes of Har Hanegev.

Duration of hike: Half a Day

Seasons:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Properties:  Round Trip, For Families, Romantic, Suitable for Bicycle .

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 2 KM

SHIVTA
– an ancient picturesque Nabatean city in the north of the Negev. This historical place is one of the most impressive archeological sites in Israel, in the light of its size and its state of preservation, which both allow hours of wandering around in this desert town, without any dull moment. In front of its massive vastness, it is very understandable why the archeologists speak about a real ancient city.

First, read some background historical material about Shivta, and then, walk the recommended two-hour route in the town.

Other Nabatean routes to hike in the Negev Desert are: Mamashit, Obdat, Nitzana, Avdat.

For more details about the Shivta hike (also in Russian), including how to arrive to Shivta, the detailed route and other pictures - click here:

THE SHIVTA HIKE

In cooperation with the Tiuli.com Website

Activities: Hiking, cycling, biking, trekking.

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Ramat Hanadiv Track Print E-mail
Ramat Hanadiv Track

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Region: Mount Carmel & Hasharon Area. Near Benya-  mina and Zichron-Ya'akov

Duration of hike
:
Half a Day

Seasons Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Properties Round Trip, Romantic, Bicycle trip, Archaeological trip, Families, Wheelchair, part of INT, Israel National Trail route

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 5 KM

Ramat Hanadiv treasures the beauty of the Baron Gardens that surround the family grave of Baron Edmond (Binyamin) de Rothschild. It offers a beautiful view of the Carmel Beach near Haifa and hides other surprises like an ancient villa and a palace, cave and a fountain, and even more. The circular hiking route is pleasant, easy, and suitable for every traveler.

More details about the Ramat Ha'Nadiv hike (also in Russian), how to arrive there, the specific route and pictures of this hike - you will find here:

RAMAT HANADIV TRACK  

In cooperation with the Tiuli.com Website

Activities: Hiking, biking, cycling, archaeological tour,

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Nahal Kziv Track Print E-mail



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Region:
West Galilee, Upper Galilee, North Coast of Israel

Duration of hike
: Day

Seasons Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Properties Round Trip, Water Dip, For experienced hikers, For Families

DifficultyModerate

Length: 6 KM

Nahal Kziv and the Monfort Trail are among the Israel's most beautiful hiking routes. Add to it an ever-flowing stream, a spring tunnel, a Crusader fortress on the mountainside and plentiful Galilean green and what you've got is a tour you'll never want to miss!

Nahal means a river, a Wadi or a canyon. The advice is to take a circular route of approximately six kilometers that ends with a moderate-difficulty climbing.

More details about the Kziv River and the Monfort hike (also in Russian), including how to arrive there, the route, The Ein Tamir spring, The Monfort Fortress and more pictures of the hike - you will find here:

NAHAL KZIV TRACK 

In cooperation with the Tiuli.com Website

Activities: Hiking, climbing, swimming, Galilee trekking.

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