Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Israel

Snake Path to Masada – Masada Fortress Ruins loop from Masada

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Israel

Snake Path to Masada – Masada Fortress Ruins loop from Masada

Hard

5.0

(4)

hikers

Snake Path to Masada – Masada Fortress Ruins loop from Masada

03:15

7.49km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 775 m for 1.32 km

After 2.65 km for 30 m

After 3.43 km for 37 m

After 5.16 km for 1.98 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.88 km

Snake Path to Masada

Highlight • Trail

From the east you can ascend via the snake path to Massada, the mule track overcomes around 350 meters in altitude to the plateau. You should plan a good hour …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.31 km

View of Mount Elazar

Highlight • Viewpoint

David Dado Elazar, was the ninth Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. He served in that position from 1972 to 1974. He was forced to resign after the costly Yom Kippur War.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.98 km

Watchtower at Masada

Highlight • Historical Site

It’s the highest point in Masada with a beatiful 360 overview of the area

Tip by

3.08 km

Masada Scale Models

Highlight • Monument

With the help of models (partly also in section) the various buildings and their function are explained very clearly.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.14 km

View of the Dead Sea from Masada

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Dead Sea from Masada

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.41 km

View of the Roman Ramp at Masada

Highlight • Historical Site

From up here you can only imagine the effort that went into building a ramp for the siege tower. An impressive feat by Roman engineers and soldiers.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.41 km

Masada Fortress Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Massada should definitely be included in a trip to Israel.
If you are fit walk up the hill to get a better feel for this place and be more gratified …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.34 km

Camp H'

Archaeological Site

5.80 km

Mount Eleazar (Har Eleazar)

Highlight • Summit

Southern ascent route to Masada on a black marked hiking trail. Spectacular views of Masada and the Dead Sea.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.92 km

1.81 km

233 m

154 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

2.25 km

1.24 km

410 m

386 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (40 m)

Lowest point (-300 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

27°C

17°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

5.0

285

Snake Path to Masada – Masada Fortress Ruins loop from Masada

02:35h

5.55km

370m

Moderate

4.4

Hiking loop from Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

02:02h

7.01km

180m

Moderate

5.0

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve – Ein Gedi Waterfall loop from Ein Gedi

00:42h

1.66km

110m

Moderate

4.8

B'nei Hamoshavim Ascent loop from Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

01:25h

4.81km

130m

Moderate

5.0

Ein Gedi Waterfall – En Gedi Spring loop from Ein Gedi

04:04h

11.3km

620m

Easy

5.0

Rock wedged between two cliffs – Wadi Numira loop from Aghwar Janoobiyah District

01:45h

5.36km

230m

Hard

5.0

Ein Gedi Waterfall – View of the Dead Sea loop from Ein Gedi

01:59h

5.05km

240m

Moderate

4.8

Hiking loop from Ein Gedi

03:15h

11.4km

250m

Moderate

4.5

B'nei Hamoshavim Ascent loop from Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

04:33h

13.4km

630m

Moderate

4.5

B'nei Hamoshavim Ascent loop from Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

04:34h

13.4km

630m

Hard

5.0

Snake Path to Masada – Masada Fortress Ruins loop from Masada

02:36h

6.52km

360m

Hard

Masada Fortress Ruins – View of Mount Elazar loop from Masada

01:25h

4.03km

210m

Snake Path to Masada – Masada Fortress Ruins loop from Masada

Snake Path to Masada

View of Mount Elazar

Watchtower at Masada

Masada Scale Models

View of the Dead Sea from Masada

View of the Roman Ramp at Masada

Masada Fortress Ruins

Mount Eleazar (Har Eleazar)

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️