Mitzpe Ramon to the Ammonite Wall

From Mitzpe Ramon to the Ammonite Wall, Section 66 from north to south on the Israel National Trail.

Starting point: Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center
End point: Route 40, near the Ammonite Wall

From the Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center, walk south along the promenade. Descend into the crater and cross it southeastward. Climb Mount Ramon’s Tooth and leave the crater toward Nahal Nekarot. Continue east, near the crater’s cliffs, to the Ammonite Wall. From there, exit to Route 40 near Mount Afor, the endpoint.

Distance: 18 kilometers
Elevation gain/loss: +336 / −670 meters
Points of interest: Crater promenade, Camel Mountain, Ramon Crater, Ramon’s Tooth, Ammonite Wall

Full route description

Duration: 3 hours
Target audience: Experienced hikers