- There are many different hiking trails around the Dead Sea in Israel, but there are three that are must-sees if you’re visiting the area and wanting to go on a good hike.
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Wadi Arugot Hiking (Nahal Arugot Hiking ) –
The Nahal Arugot trail is the longest river that lies close to the Dead Sea. In total, it would take you about four hours to hike the entire trail. Believe it or not, the water here is perfectly drinkable and it has some of the most scenic views along the way. You can choose to climb on the cliffs, or hike along or in the water for some of the most stunning views near the Dead Sea.
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Wadi David (Nahal David Walking) –
This hiking trail is short, but it’s about 11 km long. From the Judean plateau, it starts and slopes down and features a stunningly beautiful waterfall and a canyon of white smooth limestone.
Historically, in the Bible, David hid from King Saul here, which was why the river is called the David River.
Overall, here you can see some beautiful views, including the earlier mentioned waterfall. It also has some springs here, which will give you a unique and beautiful experience all the way until it merges with the Arugot River along the shores of the Dead Sea.
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Climbing up the Masada –
Thousands of people hike on this trail, which is one of the most historical trails in the area. The Masada is an ancient fortress located in the Judean Desert in Southern Israel. Many historical events have taken place here, including Jewish rebels fighting against the Roman Empire and that King Herod created it in 37 BC. Back then, it was used by Jewish zealots who were attacked by the Romans after Jerusalem was sieged and the temple completely destroyed.
Near the Dead Sea in Israel is one of the best places to find exciting and adventurous hiking trails and these are the three trails that you don’t want to miss.