Between the Negev and the Arava: Ma’ale Akrabim and Ma’ale Tzfir

Type: Round Trip

Distance: 18.3km

Ascent: 570m

Descent: 570m

Time: 3-4h

Start: Akrabim Night Camp

End: Akrabim Night Camp

Variation 1: The route can be shortened via the paved road of Ma’ale Akrabim

Variation 2: Instead of descending via Ma’ale Tzfir, it’s possible to descend through Gov HaYafeef Canyon, though it is less runnable

Advantages: Short and wild

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