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Maale Yair route

The steep road in the south of the Judean desert was formerly called Ma’ale Yaalim. Yair Peled, the commander of a paratrooper patrol broke into the scene for the first time, who was murdered in 1959 by Bedouins. It was decided to give the road its name.

It starts on the coast of the Dead Sea and goes up to the edge of the southern plateau of the Judean Desert. At its top there is a spectacular view of the Dead Sea, the Cliff of the Copies and the landscapes of the area.

This is about one of the longest and most beautiful challenge jeeps in the country. It lasts about 5.5 kilometers and the descent is not comfortable and lasts about an hour and a half, but the view from the top of the mountain, as mentioned, is worth the effort.

Region: Judean Desert and the Dead Sea.

Length: 24 km.

Duration: 3-4 hours.

Tough off-road vehicle difficulty level: hard.

Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn, winter.

All of the above is only a recommendation, anyone who makes use of this recommendation, does so at his own discretion and responsibility. The regional councils are not responsible for the results.

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General details about the place
  • Degree of Difficulty: for good walkers
  • Requirement for Ancillary Equipment
  • Trails for Off-Road Vehicles 4x4
  • עונה מומלצת – סתיו, חורף, אביב.

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