The southern area is huge in size and includes the Judean Desert, the Negev, the Arava and the Eilat Mountains. You can go on a variety of hiking trails in the south throughout the year, but the preferred and recommended time for hiking in the south is in early winter and spring when the weather is pleasant and comfortable. When planning a trip to the south it is important to have plenty of drinking water, listen to the weather forecast to avoid a trip in extreme climates, there are areas where it is not recommended to leave a private car parked unattended, and there are trips that require entry into fire areas so it is important to coordinate the trip.
Excursions in the Negev and the Arava
Hiking trails in the south
As mentioned, there are a variety of options and a selection of hiking trails in the south, some in the Negev region and the Arava. Hiking trails in the southern Negev guarantee you an extraordinary experience thanks to the wild and unspoilt landscape, and there are especially challenging trails in the Negev Mountains, the craters, the dunes in the Nitzana region and the wilderness in the southern Negev, in the part beyond the Paran River to the Eilat mountain range.
It is worth noting that some of the routes in the south, in the Negev and the Arava area, extend along the Israel Trail, which begins at Eilat Field House and ends at Tel Dan in the north. For example, there are many hiking trails in the Timna Park area and along the ridge line of Shaharut, in Nahal Shaharut you walk along the remains of the ancient tiger fortress and do not give up the large dune in Nahal Ksui.
Through the ancient spices
The Israel Trail in the southern section offers a variety of amazing and challenging routes, including a walking route on the Perfume Road which begins in Nahal Tzofar and ends in the magical Nabataean city “Moa”, today there is a unique spiritual center. In addition, there are hiking trails in the south in the depths of the desert, including a relatively comfortable walking route in Sapir Park during which you can also bathe in Neve Hamidbar Lake, a trail for hikers in Nahal Giled to Harulim Crater from the Ramon Crater, and of course the fascinating route. .
By the way, you can go hiking for one day or a few days, and in fact you can walk on the southern part of the Israel Trail in sections, but the trip must be planned carefully, take care of plenty of water, and the trail angels can be used for accommodation, water and help if necessary.