Hiking in the Judaean Desert
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The Judaean Desert is a popular destination for hiking trips and wilderness backpacking. Many trails are moderate to hard in difficulty, but the region's proximity to the Dead Sea makes it popular for short family trips as well, usually departing from the various hotels of the region or the tourist attractions it contains.
General guidelinesSee the page about the Judaean Desert for other travel information, such as lodging, food, etc... in the region.
Dragot StreamThe Dragot stream (נחל דרגות, literally the Stairs stream, also known by its Arabic name Darajeh) hiking trail is somewhat of an extreme sports experience going down a steep, narrow canyon.
Mishmar StreamThe Mishmar stream hiking trail (נחל משמר, literally the Guard stream, so named for an ancient hoard of jewelry and copper tools that was unearthed nearby) is most suitable for experienced hikers and involves climbing…
Prat Stream (Wadi Kelt)A long, flowing river in the very north of the region, the Prat stream is running with water all year long.
Og StreamThe Og stream (נחל אוג) is so named after the Tanner's Sumac (אוג קוצני) shrub that grows here. The stream offers several hiking options, some of which contain water holes in which bathing is possible.
Ze'elim StreamThe Ze'elim Stream is a dry canyon that holds several impermanent water basins of various sizes, as well as the permanent Ein Nammer spring.
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