Ramon Crater by Jeep & Under the Stars
Off-road tracks, viewpoints and a night of stargazing in one of Israel's darkest skies.
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Sde Boker – Ben-Gurion's TombView over Nahal Zin
- Ein AvdatDesert canyon and springs
- Avdat National ParkNabataean city on the Incense Route
Day 2
- Mitzpe Ramon Visitor CenterCrater rim lookout
- HaMinsara (Carpentry)Prism-shaped rocks on a jeep track
- Ammonite WallFossil wall
- Stargazing nightStargazing away from lights
Tips
- Drive off-road only in a suitable vehicle on marked tracks
- Carry plenty of water
- Winter nights are very cold
About this route
The catalog lists Ramon Crater by Jeep & Under the Stars (מכתש רמון בג'יפ ותחת הכוכבים). Off-road tracks, viewpoints and a night of stargazing in one of Israel's darkest skies. This is a 2-day route in South and the Negev. Recommended season: October–April.
On the first day the route passes Sde Boker – Ben-Gurion's Tomb (View over Nahal Zin), Ein Avdat (Desert canyon and springs) and Avdat National Park (Nabataean city on the Incense Route). On the second day the route passes Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center (Crater rim lookout), HaMinsara (Carpentry) (Prism-shaped rocks on a jeep track), Ammonite Wall (Fossil wall) and Stargazing night (Stargazing away from lights).
Style: Jeep, Nature and Couple. Tips: Drive off-road only in a suitable vehicle on marked tracks. Carry plenty of water. Winter nights are very cold.
Questions
How many days?
2 days.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: October–April.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Sde Boker – Ben-Gurion's Tomb (View over Nahal Zin).