Israel National Trail, Sections 33+34 – Judean Desert Campus 1 (Two Days)

Israel National Trail, Sections 33+34 – Judean Desert Campus 1 (Two Days)

On the first day, we will descend from Arad through Nahal Dumiyya, via ancient and newer water cisterns. We will cross the Kfar Hanokdim road to the Asaf Lookout, and from there descend steeply through Upper Nahal Rahaf to Kfar Hanokdim.

On the second day, we will walk to Tze’fira Pool, look out over the high and impressive waterfall, and walk above the deep and steep channel of Nahal Tze’elim. We will cross Nahal Anava and connect directly to the Masada West site, with a constant view of the Dead Sea.

Duration: One day – 14 km
Difficulty level: Challenging
Features: Boulders, water entry, steep descent, ladders
Region: Eastern Negev
Starting point: Judean Desert Campus 1
Price: NIS 250 per person per day (including transportation back to the vehicles), plus logistics costs