היישוב הקרוב
רמת קושי
easyאורך
27 ק"ממשך
4 שעותעונה מומלצת
All year-roundזמן מומלץ
MorningTrip description
Meeting Point: The parking lot of the “Even Derech” commercial center at the main entrance to Mitzpe Ramon. Here, we’ll leave our vehicles and board the jeep to begin the drive south into Ramon Crater.
At the newly renovated Barak and Amichai Itkis Lookout, we’ll stop for our first view over the crater (depending on group size and site availability), and meet the impressive Nubian ibex, dozens of which live year-round in Mitzpe Ramon. We’ll gaze south toward Mount Arif and east toward Mount Ardon, taking in the magical desert landscape.
After the lookout, we’ll descend into Makhtesh Ramon via Route 40. About 10 minutes later, we’ll reach the crossing point where Nahal Ramon intersects the highway. We’ll descend into the streambed for a fun explanation about crater formation, observe the colorful rock layers, and continue driving through Nahal Ramon toward the gypsum quarry area, home to a striking desert khan.