Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir landscape

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Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir

~3 days · 37.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance37.2 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain5,981 ft
Gain / mile161 ft
High point2,861 ft
Difficulty index20/100

What the Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir is known for

Sections 43–45 of Israel National Trail is an official 62 km point-to-point section from Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 472 ft to 9,386 ft over 37.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 11.1 mi · 30%
  • Downhill 21.0 mi · 57%
  • Flat 4.6 mi · 13%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir?

20 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir scores 20/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir take?

Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 37.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir?

The Israel National Trail — Sections 43–45: Mitzpe Ramon to Sapir climbs roughly 5,981 ft total — about 161 ft per mile, topping out near 2,861 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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