Incense Route by 4x4: Ramon to Arava
The classic Negev off-road route: down the crater cliff, across the Ardon valley, a stop at the Nabataean khan of Saharonim, then Nekarot and the short descent to the Arava.
Details not yet verified
- Length
- 76 km
- Difficulty
- Medium
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Mitzpe Ramon
- Ardon valley
- Saharonim khan
- Nekarot fort
- Tzofar
About this route
Incense Route by 4x4: Ramon to Arava (דרך הבשמים בג'יפ: ממכתש רמון לערבה). This is a 1-day route in South and the Negev. The classic Negev off-road route: down the crater cliff, across the Ardon valley, a stop at the Nabataean khan of Saharonim, then Nekarot and the short descent to the Arava. Distance: 76 km. Difficulty: Medium.
The first day includes Mitzpe Ramon, Ardon valley, Saharonim khan, Nekarot fort and Tzofar.
Style: Nature, Jeep and Off-road. Suggested vehicle: A 4x4 with low range, preferably lifted and with underbody protection. Safety: Drive only on marked tracks; the route crosses nature reserves. According to 4x4.co.il the route crosses firing zones and is possible only on weekends; check before you leave. Do not drive in wadis when rain is forecast (flash floods). Go with at least two vehicles and a tow strap. Details not yet verified.
Questions
How long is it?
Distance: 76 km.
How many days?
1 day.
What is the difficulty?
Difficulty: Medium.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Mitzpe Ramon.