{"id":37336,"date":"2016-03-16T18:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=37336"},"modified":"2016-03-11T08:02:46","modified_gmt":"2016-03-11T06:02:46","slug":"10-05-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=37336","title":{"rendered":"10 of the most spectacular desert hikes in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a>10 of the most spectacular desert hikes in Israel<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Brian Blum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no better way to see the desert than on foot. Join us in exploring the most beautiful desert trails of southern Israel.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe best time to hike in Israel\u2019s Negev and Arava deserts is right now<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The best time to hike in Israel\u2019s Negev and Arava deserts is right now. It may be cold in the north, but the temperature is just perfect for climbing the rough-and-tumble mountains of Israel\u2019s south before it heats up for the summer. So, in the spirit of spring, ISRAEL21c presents our picks for Israel\u2019s top 10 desert hikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mount Zefachot<\/strong> (also spelled Tzfachot)<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the quintessential tiyul (trip) for hikers staying at the Eilat Field School. Starting from just east of the building, it\u2019s also the southernmost tip of the 1,000-kilometer Israel National Trail. The Field School is on the road that leads to the Egyptian border at Taba.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hike starts with a pretty steep ascent (you\u2019re starting at sea level and climbing straight up), and it\u2019s not particularly beautiful, but once you get to the top, the payoff is a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Red Sea area. In fact, you can see four countries from a single vantage point \u2013 Israel, of course, but also Jordan, Egypt and the tip of Saudi Arabia. Once you\u2019ve drunk in the view, there are several options for the descent. If you take the longest option (about four hours), you\u2019ll end up near Taba; you can then take a bus or taxi back to your car.<\/span><\/p>\n

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