We start the hike at Kfar Hanokdim, a valley between Arad and Masada. We will hike through the desert and watch as the sun rises over the distant mountains. Then, we will follow the route through a long valley towards Nahal Tzeelim.
Those who haven't hiked in the area before will marvel at the wadis and canyons we pass. Then, we descend towards the Tzeelim stream, which receives water from Nahal Harduf before entering the Dead Sea. We can view the landscape towards Nahal Aneva and then ascend toward the ancient fortress of Masada.
We have an early start to beat the traffic and benefit from the early views.
Approximate walking time is five and a half hours.
Please look out for any last minute changes due to weather conditions.
Pick up points:
5:45 | Beit Yehoshua train station
6:00 | Raanana - Mercaz Klita (car park)
6:50 | Yad Binyamin
For other pick-up points please call Lawrence 054 773 4394 .
Hikers should come properly prepared for each hike: plenty of water (2 litres per person in normal weather, at least 3 litres per person if it’s hot), good walking boots or shoes, change of clothes/towel if swimming, hat, sunscreen and food for breakfast & lunch in a backpack. Walking poles optional, but useful.
ESRA hikes are suitable for people in good health. We reserve the right to refuse participation on the hike to any person who does not come properly equipped or is not physically capable of making the distance.
