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Makhtesh Ramon — Rim to Crater Floor

Duration
2 days
Distance
18 km
Ascent
400 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Day Distance Ascent
1 The rim — visitor centre, Albert Promenade and Camel Mount 6 km 150 m
2 The crater floor — the Carpentry, Ardon and Ein Saharonim 12 km 250 m
Makhtesh Ramon — Rim to Crater Floor Full guide: waymarkroutes.com/trails/makhtesh-ramon
Day 1

The rim — visitor centre, Albert Promenade and Camel Mount

Ilan Ramon Visitor Center, Mitzpe Ramon Camel Mount

Distance
6 km
Ascent
150 m
  1. Ilan Ramon Visitor Center 2 km 30 m
  2. The bird balcony Camel Mount 4 km 120 m

Segments

  1. Visitor centre and the Albert Promenade Ilan Ramon Visitor Center The bird balcony 2 km 30 m Paved cliff-top promenade
  2. Rim path to Camel Mount Albert Promenade Camel Mount 4 km 120 m Stony rim path and a short rocky rise

Notes

Makhtesh Ramon — Rim to Crater Floor Full guide: waymarkroutes.com/trails/makhtesh-ramon#day-1
Day 2

The crater floor — the Carpentry, Ardon and Ein Saharonim

Ma'ale Ramon Ein Saharonim

Distance
12 km
Ascent
250 m
  1. HaMinsara car park 1 km 20 m
  2. The prismatic hill 5 km 150 m
  3. Below Har Ardon Ein Saharonim 6 km 80 m

Segments

  1. HaMinsara — the Carpentry HaMinsara car park The prismatic hill 1 km 20 m Short green-marked path over loose stone
  2. The Ardon valley colours Nahal Ardon Below Har Ardon 5 km 150 m Dry streambed and open desert floor
  3. Ein Saharonim and the Incense Route Ardon Ein Saharonim 6 km 80 m Open desert track

Notes