Yatir Forest east scenic road
A red road from the foresters' fort, between terraces and views of the forest and the Judean Desert, to the Mexico picnic site above the Arad valley.
Details not yet verified
- Length
- 13.5 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Yatir Forest
- Mexico picnic site
Tips
- You can walk down the ancient Roman road
About this route
Yatir Forest east scenic road (דרך הנוף המזרחית ביער יתיר). This is a 1-day route in South and the Negev. A red road from the foresters' fort, between terraces and views of the forest and the Judean Desert, to the Mexico picnic site above the Arad valley. Recommended season: autumn–spring. Distance: 13.5 km. Difficulty: Easy.
The first day includes Yatir Forest and Mexico picnic site.
Style: Nature, Family, Jeep and Off-road. Suggested vehicle: A private car or crossover (KKL-JNF: passable in a private car). Tip: You can walk down the ancient Roman road. Safety: Fire risk in summer — light fires only in the designated picnic-site facilities. Details not yet verified.
Questions
How long is it?
Distance: 13.5 km.
How many days?
1 day.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: autumn–spring.
What is the difficulty?
Difficulty: Easy.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Yatir Forest.