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Great Makhtesh

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Great Makhtesh

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Please check local regulations for: שמורת טבע המכתש הגדול

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    1. Abraham Ascent Monument – Great Makhtesh loop from Neve Nof

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    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    February 1, 2023

    The Great Makhtesh is the second largest "Makhtesh" in the world. It is a huge, crater-like formation that was formed by natural rock quarrying and other geological processes.



    You can drive through the crater on trails and jeep tracks. There are spectacular views from the crater rims.

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