Selina Ramon

This route begins at HaGeves Night Camp and proceeds a short distance into to the desert, offering an especially scenic view at the top of Mount Gvanim (חניון הגבס והר גוונים).

Begin this trail at HaGeves nightcamp and proceed around Shen Ramon and Mount Teriz, retuning to the start via Mount Gvanim (חניון הגבס, שן רמון, הר טריז והר גוונים). Shen Ramon is often thought to be one of the most beautiful and impressive peaks in the mountain wall that borders the Ramon Crater to the south. The peak is made of a prominent block of bedrock (from a magmatic chamber) that stands out with its dark color against the background of the bright mountains around it.

This scenic desert trail loops through the Ramon Crater (מכתש רמון, נחל גונים, הר סהרונים וחניון בארות) and passes many incredible lookout points and hidden gems within the dusty desert. Begin at HaGeves Nightcamp and proceed around Mount Afor and along Nahal Gvanim to the Gvanim Nightcamp. Head past Molunt Sharonim and past the Beerot Camp Site and the HaMahtzeva Memorial.

This is beautiful route ideal for people interested in camping under the stars, and can serve as a great leg of a multi-day hike. Begin at the Gypsum Quarry, also known as HaGeves Campsite, and proceed past a spectacular clear water pool named Briechat Hol Zach. The pool is filled with clear water year round and is perfect for cooling off mid hike. After the pool, continue along the trail until reaching the Beerot Campsite (חניון הגבס לחניון בארות דרך בריכת חול זך). Many desert trails begin...

In the years after it was established, the State of Israel identified the Ramon Crater (צבעי רמון לחאן בארות) as a good location to set up quarries. Flint-like clay - the raw material for producing bricks and fire-resistant products - was mined for many years in the space between the Reved Hills and Be’erot. The quarries left huge holes, 20 m deep and more, reaching ground water level in some places. Tall piles of dirt were heaped up next to them, since in order to reach the mineral layer,...