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For those who don't know, Masada is a mountain top fortress on the edge of the Judean Fortress, close to the Dead Sea. Masada was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001 and it is one of the most popular tourism spots in Israel, especially for sunrise.


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The Masada Snake Path is one of the most iconic hikes in Israel. Masada is an ancient and famous fortress that stands beside the dead sea. Starting from the base, the Snake Path winds its way up approximately 400 meters from the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. It then continues to the peak.


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The Masada Snake Path is one of the most popular hikes in Israel. This steep switchbacked path leads to the ruins of the Masada Fortress on top of the mountain. "Herod the Great built two palaces for himself on the mountain and fortified Masada between 37 and 31 BCE," according to Wikipedia. Today, these ruins offer some of the most intriguing.


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Rubi Hammer 611 subscribers Subscribe 14 710 views 5 months ago MASADA NATIONAL PARK A complete virtual hike of the Masada Snake Path (aka Masada Serpent Trail) climbing to the historic.


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Seeing the Masada sunrise and hiking the Masada Snake Path is a must when in Israel. The Masada is perhaps Israel's most interesting archeological site. It can be easily visited on a day trip from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv and paired with other unmissable attractions such as the Dead Sea (which you can see from the Masada) and Ein Gedi Reserve.


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The east entrance to Masada has an aerial tram running to the top of the mountain fortress. This is, of course, the easy way up. Most tourists to Masada use the aerial tram for the roundtrip, many for the trip up only, returning down the Snake Path, and relatively few use the Snake Path for


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The Masada Snake Path is one of the most iconic hikes in Israel and one that is steeped in history. Located in Masada National Park it is around 90 minutes South-East of Jerusalem, overlooking at the Dead Sea and on the other side of which is the border with Jordan.


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Geology Useful files General On an isolated clifftop in the heart of the desert, a lofty plateau overlooking the Dead Sea and the untamed landscape of the Judean Desert, there once stood a magnificent palace. Masada National Park Opening Hours Entrance to the national park closes one hour before time cited.


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Masada (מצדה) is a UNESCO Heritage Site and the second-most visited site in Israel, after Jerusalem. The Snake Path (שביל הנחש) was once the rear entrance to Masada, and consists of roughly 700 steps up the side of the mountain, and is traditionally done before and during sunrise.


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Are you planning to hike the Snake Path to Masada in Israel? Read our hiking guide that includes tips on what to expect, elevation, length, difficulty, where to find the trailhead, and how to get there.


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Masada (Hebrew: מצדה metsada, "fortress") is an ancient fortification in the Southern District of Israel situated on top of an isolated rock plateau, akin to a mesa. It is located on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea 20 km (12 mi) east of Arad.


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Climbing up the Masada Snake Path with DeadSea.com Each year, thousands of visitors ascend the mountain to learn about the remarkable history of the fortress & enjoy incredible viewing points. Learn More! DeadSea.com


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The Masada Snake Path is a winding trail that takes 45 to 60 minutes to travel. It is considered the most rewarding path but requires frequent breaks when hiking in the heat. The Snake Path starts near the entrance to the park and visitor's center. It is about 400 meters below sea level. The mountain stands 450 meters high, making the climb.


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The Masada Snake Path is the name of the path that climbs up to Masada from the east and is one of the most iconic hikes in Israel. The path starts from the base of Masada, and winds its up for 2.7 kilometers which is about a mile and a half. It takes about 45 minutes to climb it while going back down only takes about 25 minutes.