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Day 1

Snake Path, summit fortress and descent

Masada eastern visitor centre Masada eastern visitor centre

Distance
4 km
Ascent
350 m
  1. Eastern visitor centre 0.3 km 20 m
  2. Foot of the Snake Path 1.7 km 330 m
  3. Snake Path gate on the plateau 0.5 km 0 m
  4. Northern Palace terraces 1 km 0 m
  5. Western rampart and siege-ramp viewpoint Eastern visitor centre 2 km 0 m

Segments

  1. Pre-dawn start at the eastern gate Eastern visitor centre Foot of the Snake Path 0.3 km 20 m Desert path
  2. The Snake Path switchbacks Foot of the Snake Path Snake Path gate on the plateau 1.7 km 330 m Steep stone steps and switchbacks
  3. Sunrise and the Northern Palace Snake Path gate Northern Palace terraces 0.5 km 0 m Plateau paths and stairs
  4. The fortress on top Northern Palace Western rampart and siege-ramp viewpoint 1 km 0 m Ruined streets and stairs
  5. Descent to the Dead Sea Snake Path gate Eastern visitor centre 2 km 0 m Steep switchbacks (or cable car)

Notes