Har Tzaror or Mount Tzaror is the dark mesa you can see from the Zin cliff to the north east. The hike takes you in a wide arc around this feature.
Category: Hiking in the Negev
Narcissi in Nahal Hatzatz
This is a two hours hike out, the time to go is December/January and the objective is the annual appearance of narcissi.
Ein Avdat National Park
Of all Israel’s National Parks this is one of the most striking, most accessible. An easy hike of 15 minutes each way, suitable for all ages, it brings you to a spectacular spring at the junction of two towering cliffs of limestone which are home to dozens of nesting birds.
Hike to Ein Akev and Magda’s tent
Ein Akev is a four to six hour circular hike (12 km) which starts about 400 meters from Krivine guesthouse. It is not challenging; it contains two easy descents and one gradual ascent. The charm of this hike is that at exactly the half-way mark
A Stroll Along the Cliff to Paula and David Ben Gurion’s Grave
All year round coachloads of Israeli schoolchildren, soldiers, scouts and pensioners arrive to pay homage; it is an essential stop for TAGLIT groups (Birthright) and one of the few offficial locations for military ceremonies. In less than one hour they are coached in and coached out and are probably not aware that this is a university campus and that 2000 real people live here.
A Stroll along the Cliff to the Sculpture Park
If you arrive at least a couple of hours before dark, this is an easy stroll to stretch your legs after the drive to the desert, a taste of what’s to come. Early morning before breakfast is also a good time for this short and level walk (one hour) but take a peaked hat as the sun will be in your eyes.
Hiking in the Desert – Should I Hire a Guide?
The Negev has been branded the Friendly Desert because of its scale, its moderate temperature range, and its accessibility.
Visiting the Negev in the Summer –
Escape from the humid summer heat to the Negev Highland (I kid you not).
You are coming to Israel this summer and you are going to skip the desert because of the heat? That makes absolutely no sense.
