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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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  • What is the origin of the name Ma'ale Yair?

    The road was formerly called Ma'ale Yaalim. It was renamed after Yair Peled, the commander of a paratrooper patrol who was the first to break into the area and who was murdered by Bedouins in 1959.
  • Where does the route start and end?

    The route starts on the coast of the Dead Sea and climbs up to the edge of the southern plateau of the Judean Desert.
  • What can be seen from the top of the route?

    At the top there is a spectacular view of the Dead Sea, the Cliff of the Copies, and the surrounding desert landscapes.
  • How long is the route and how long does it take?

    Descriptions vary: one account notes about 5.5 kilometers with a descent lasting about an hour and a half, while the general route details list a length of 24 km and a duration of 3-4 hours.
  • What is the difficulty level of this route?

    This is considered one of the longest and most beautiful challenging jeep routes in the country, rated as a hard difficulty level, and the descent is described as uncomfortable but worth the effort for the view.
  • Who is this route suitable for and what equipment is needed?

    The route is suited for experienced hikers and requires accompanying equipment. It is also a route for 4x4 off-road vehicles.
  • What is the recommended season to visit?

    The recommended seasons are autumn, winter, spring, and summer.
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