A long circular hike starts and ends in Be'er Ora; the village is also listed as the endpoint of Section 53 of the Israel National Trail. This means that route planning can consider a circular hike starting and ending in the same place and a section of the long-distance trail as different options. The endpoint is about 2.5 km from Be'er Ora and can be reached from there on foot via a dirt track for off-road vehicles. The distance is approximate; check current trail conditions before setting out.

Hiking and Navigation in Be'er Ora

For Section 53 in the north-to-south direction, Be'er Ora is listed as the endpoint. An overnight camp at the confluence of Nahal Atak and Nahal Reḥem is listed as an alternative. The two options serve different planning purposes: Be'er Ora is the listed endpoint of the stage, while the confluence is an alternative overnight stop. If you plan to hike this section, check current trail conditions before setting out.

A hikers’ campsite is located outside Be'er Ora. Visitors can buy groceries at a minimarket in the village. As retail availability can change, check locally.

If you are driving from the south toward Shkhoret Canyon and Amram Pillars, the road first takes you into Be'er Ora. There, you turn around and return to Arava Road heading south. Check current road conditions before setting out.

More Destinations in the Southern District

In the wider destination of the Southern District, Avdat National Park lies along the route of the ancient Incense Route in the Negev Highlands and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park represents a historical highlight of the Southern District: its connection with the ancient Incense Route and its path through the highlands. Another highlight in the Southern District is the visitor center at the Ramon Crater, which combines the life story of Israel’s first astronaut, Lieutenant Colonel Ilan Ramon, with an introduction to the world’s largest crater and its unique natural phenomena.

In the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve in the Southern District, Israel’s largest oasis includes springs and waterfalls, ibex and hyraxes, as well as flowing streams. A hiking trail follows the perennial Nahal Arugot to a hidden waterfall and pools in its upper reaches. Trail conditions may change after floods; check them before your hike.

Masada in the Southern District is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction, and the final resistance of Jewish patriots against the Roman army in 73 CE. Masada also preserves the remains of Herod’s palaces and intact Roman siege works, among the most complete of their kind in the Roman world. Registering in advance through the visitor coordination system secures a place at Masada National Park for your chosen visit date. Check the current registration details in advance.

Discover more destinations: Hatzeva, Giv'ot Bar, Ein Tamar, Zuqim, Sapir, Ashkelon, Merhav Am, Idan

To the wider travel overview: Southern District.