The sky was the crispest shade of cerulean, with cirrus clouds spattered around like white paint on a blue canvas. The mountain rock was stark and chalky in some places, like cut clay. In others, piles of sandy stones gathered to form sharp peaks.
SubRegion: Northern Negev
Ein Avdat
Ein Avdat is an enchanting place to hike – nature at its finest. It’s stark desert beauty combined with crystal waterfalls and pools of light.
Ramon Crater – Mount Ardon
Before long, we were at the foot of a massive climb – pale rocks like uncut gemstones, glistening in the early morning sun.
Ramon Crater – The Nekarot Horseshoe Trail
Here in the Ramon Crater, there are hard rocks and soft rocks. Red ones and black ones. Chalky white dirt and deep red sand. There’s nothing monotonous about it.