Stage 8 of 33 · Israel Trail

sapir school bus station → Lev HaRamon National Park Intersection/Southward (צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום)

Distance

41.9 km

Ascent

+1,530 m

Descent

-908 m

Est. Time

12h 27m

Altitude

-1–623 m

Type

point-to-point

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Finish

41.9 km

Lev HaRamon National Park Intersection/Southward (צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום)

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41.9 km Distance1,530 m Climb12h 27m Est. time623 m High pointEPIC Difficulty

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Getting Here

sapir school bus station (bus stop)

1595m from trailhead · ~19 min walk

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Getting Out

Lev HaRamon National Park Intersection/Southward (צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום) (bus stop)

1364m from trail end · ~16 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

Segment	Dist	↑ / ↓	Time	Character
sapir school bus station → km 14.7 (327m) 1–330m	14.7 km	+504m / -183m	4h 17m	📈 Climbing
km 14.7 (327m) → km 23.5 (424m) 109–429m	8.9 km	+323m / -225m	2h 41m	📈 Climbing
km 23.5 (424m) → Lev HaRamon National Park Intersection/Southward (צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום) 331–608m	18.3 km	+623m / -439m	5h 28m	📈 Climbing
Total	41.9 km	+1,530m / -908m	12h 27m

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Est. Finish Time

7h 10m

Calories

3,220 kcal

Water Needed

4.6 L

Effort Distance

61.7 km

flat-equivalent

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Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain

Unknown

Gradient coverage unavailable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

37 m/km

Moderate profile

↑ 1,530m ↓ 908m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown

Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈57% paved · ≈43% unpaved

Mixed paved & unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 23% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Israel Trail Stage 8: sapir school bus station → Lev HaRamon National Park Intersection/Southward (צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום) is usually best from November to March. May to October are hot at low level.

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Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
Weather	Good	Good	Good	Mixed	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Good	Good
High point, day / night	15°/4°	17°/6°	20°/8°	25°/12°	29°/15°	32°/18°	34°/20°	34°/20°	31°/19°	28°/16°	22°/10°	17°/6°
Low point, day / night	19°/8°	21°/9°	25°/12°	29°/16°	34°/20°	37°/23°	39°/25°	38°/25°	35°/24°	32°/20°	26°/14°	21°/9°
Rain, mm	26	25	19	4	4	0	0	0	0	2	10	15
Snow at high point	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Daylight	10 h 22	11 h 05	11 h 56	12 h 53	13 h 41	14 h 07	13 h 57	13 h 17	12 h 24	11 h 29	10 h 38	10 h 11

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 623 m, approximately 41.9 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 41.9 km, 1530m ascent, max altitude 622.7m, ~12h duration.

Essential 5 items

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Trail running shoes / hiking boots

Required for any trail
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Phone (charged) + offline map

Navigation & emergency contact
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3L hydration vest

Estimated 5.5L; verify refill availability
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Trail mix, bars & sandwich

Est. 3876 kcal burn
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Emergency space blanket

Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving

Recommended 5 items

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Sunscreen

Basic sun protection
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Light rain jacket

Weather changes fast in the mountains
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Headlamp

12h route — plan for delays
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Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
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Trekking poles

0% steep terrain, 1530m+ ascent

Logistics

This route runs from sapir school bus station to Lev HaRamon National Park Intersection/Southward (צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום) (41.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There

sapir school bus station

🚌 sapir school bus station (808m)

🚌 צומת ספיר (1.7km)

🚌 פונדק עין יהב/חטמר (1.9km)

Finish — Getting Back

Lev HaRamon National Park Intersection/Southward (צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום)

🚌 צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לצפון (485m)

🚌 צומת גן לאומי לב הרמון/לדרום (487m)

🗺️ Transit directions (Google)