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Around Makhtesh Ramon

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    A circular desert trek surrounding Makhtesh Ramon. Due to the length of the route, it is customary to complete it in several sections. The trek starts and ends in the town of Mitzpe Ramon.
    difficult
    Distance 123.4 km
    34:15 h
    2,285 m
    2,299 m
    1,027 m
    342 m
    The route around Makhtesh Ramon is a hiking trail that allows hikers to experience Makhtesh Ramon on foot from all directions. The route is about 125 kilometers long, so it is usually done in 3-6 sections depending on the hikers' ability. It is a unique and experiential desert trek.
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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,027 m
    Lowest point
    342 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 21.79%Path 10.37%Road 1.99%Unknown 65.83%
    Forested/wild trail
    26.9 km
    Path
    12.8 km
    Road
    2.5 km
    Unknown
    81.2 km
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    Rest stops

    The Green Backpackers
    Silent Arrow Desert Lodge
    The Alpaca Farm
    Ramon-Krater

    Safety information

    * Do not take the path in severe weather conditions.

    * Equip yourself with a sufficient amount of drinking water.

    * Spend the nights only in allowed overnight campsites (marked on the map).

    Tips and suggestions

    It is recommended to equip yourself with the Outdooractive app for optimal orientation in the field.

    Roadbook

    The trail marking is white-purple-white. The hike starts and ends in the town of Mitzpe Ramon, with the usual direction starting southwest along the trail. The recommended sections of the route are as follows:

    * Makhtesh Ramon - Borot Lotz
    * Borot Lotz - Ma'afar Pitam
    * Ma'afar Pitam - Govim Campsite
    * Govim Campsite - Mount Ardon
    * Mount Ardon - Mitzpe Ramon

    At the end of each section there is an overnight campsite; you must sleep only at permitted overnight campsites.

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    The Green Backpackers
    Silent Arrow Desert Lodge
    The Alpaca Farm
    Upper Nahal Nitzana Campsite
    Borot Lots
    Har Iddo camp site
    Pitam gap camp site
    Nahal Nekarot West camp site
    Nahal Nekarot (River)
    Gevanim Night Camp
    Khan Saharonim
    Mt. Ardon Night Camp
    Ramon-Krater

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    You can reach the start of the route by any bus line that stops in Mitzpe Ramon.

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    Parking

    There are many parking spaces throughout Mitzpe Ramon.

    Coordinates

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    30.608555, 34.805800
    DMS
    30°36'30.8"N 34°48'20.9"E
    UTM
    36R 673106 3387610
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    * Sufficient amount of drinking water and food.

    * Comfortable shoes suitable for long walks in the field.

    * On hot days: a hat and sunscreen.

    * On cool days: warm clothing.

    * Camping equipment for overnight stays in the field.

    * Flashlight.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from Hebrew.

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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    123.4 km
    Duration
    34:15 h
    Ascent
    2,285 m
    Descent
    2,299 m
    Highest point
    1,027 m
    Lowest point
    342 m
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