Ramon Crater
Israel
This tour will give you an in depth tour into the Ramon crater. Understand the story of its' creation and get to know the Israeli desert. You will see the diverse geological layers telling a story of millions of years, get aquaintance with the desert fauna, flora see some of the crater water bodies and more.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the breathtaking expanse of Makhtesh Ramon, located deep within the arid, sweeping landscapes of the Negev Desert. You are standing in a region that comprises more than sixty percent of the territory of Israel, yet…
Listen in the app2Mitzpe Ramon Town & Visitor Center
We begin our physical journey in the remarkable desert town of Mitzpe Ramon, perched precariously on the very lip of the northern cliffs. This isolated community is the only major settlement in this vast, remote area of the…
Listen in the app3The Northern Rim & The Nubian Ibexes
Leaving the immediate vicinity of the visitor center, we now walk along the spectacular path that hugs the northern rim of the makhtesh. As you tread carefully along this elevated promenade, the ground falls away dramatically to…
Listen in the app4The Zig-Zag Descent Road
We now embark on the thrilling descent down into the deep interior of the makhtesh, navigating the infamous zig-zag road. This steep, winding section of Highway Forty clings precariously to the interior wall of the crater,…
Listen in the app5The Carpentry (Black Magmatic Rocks)
Venturing further into the heart of the crater floor, we arrive at one of its most bizarre and unexpected geological anomalies. Rising abruptly from the dusty, flat terrain is a peculiar mound covered entirely in fragmented, dark…
Listen in the app6The Colorful Sands
Just a short distance away from the dark, brooding volcanic rocks of The Carpentry, the desert landscape completely shifts its mood, presenting a vibrant and delightful contrast. We have arrived at the famous Colorful Sands, an…
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Leaving the vibrant playground of the colorful sands behind, our route now intersects with a wide, meandering depression cutting across the valley floor. This seemingly empty, dusty channel is actually the dry riverbed of the…
Listen in the app8The Hidden Water Hole (Gevialac)
We now veer slightly off the main trail, stepping carefully over the rocky, uneven terrain in search of a true desert miracle. Tucked away in a shaded, rocky crevice is a small, vital water hole, phonetically known to locals as…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our extensive journey through the depths of Makhtesh Ramon draws to a close, it is profoundly important to pause and reflect on the staggering scale of what we have witnessed. We have traversed a landscape that challenges our…
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What is Ramon Crater?
Ramon Crater is a place in Israel with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Israel |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.6128, 34.8007 |
| Last updated |