South Judean Desert to Rosh Tzatzon
A long route with technical sections and huge views: from Susya via Ma'ale Uzi and Nahal Arugot to the Rosh Tzatzon lookout above the Dead Sea.
Details not yet verified
- Difficulty
- Medium
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Susya
- Nahal Arugot
- Rosh Tzatzon
About this route
A 1-day route in Judean Desert and the Dead Sea: South Judean Desert to Rosh Tzatzon (דרום מדבר יהודה עד ראש חצצון). A long route with technical sections and huge views: from Susya via Ma'ale Uzi and Nahal Arugot to the Rosh Tzatzon lookout above the Dead Sea. Difficulty: Medium.
On the first day the route passes Susya, Nahal Arugot and Rosh Tzatzon.
Style: Nature, Jeep and Off-road. Suggested vehicle: A 4x4 with low range. Safety: Part of the route is in the West Bank — check the security guidance. The source notes compatibility with firing-zone limits. Do not drive in wadis when rain is forecast (flash floods). Details not yet verified.
Questions
How many days?
1 day.
What is the difficulty?
Difficulty: Medium.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Susya.