XC Eilat Mountains
Mount Yehoram to Beer Ora
Type: One Way
Distance: 28.2km
Ascent: 933m
Descent: 1454m
Fast-Trekking Duration: 7-8h
Start: Campground Mount Yehoram
End: Beer Ora
Character: A south-to-north traverse of the Eilat Mountains across varied terrain — both technical and flowing — with significant elevation gain. A committing route.
Advantages: Dramatic scenery. Technical terrain. A water point in Nahal Shkhoret (a stainless-steel tank intended for thru-hikers — no guarantee it is full).
Disadvantages: Relatively committing. No access by public transportation.
Variation 1: You can shorten the route by 2 km by skipping Mount Shlomo. See route here.
Variation 2: The route can be significantly shortened into a 12 km half-day option by exiting through Shkhoret Canyon to Shkhoret night parking area. Access is possible by private vehicle or with a pre-arranged shuttle. See route here.
Variation 3: For the big kids — a monumental Eilat Mountains crossing linking Mount Tzafot to Be’er Ora. See route here.