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Masada Fortress Ruins – Watchtower at Masada loop from Masada

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Israel

Masada Fortress Ruins – Watchtower at Masada loop from Masada

Hard

21

hikers

Masada Fortress Ruins – Watchtower at Masada loop from Masada

00:47

2.43km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 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 810 m for 37 m

After 910 m for 185 m

After 1.69 km for 9 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

93 m

Masada National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The sunrise from Masada is an unforgettable experience!

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2

823 m

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.

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3

823 m

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 …

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4

1.14 km

View of the Dead Sea from Masada

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View of the Dead Sea from Masada

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5

1.20 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.

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6

1.29 km

Watchtower at Masada

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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7

1.43 km

Bathhouse at Masada

Highlight • Historical Site

Incredible effort was necessary to build this beautiful bathing house in Masada on the summit of a mountain. Really incredible. You can still see some old mosaics there and this …

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2.43 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

251 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

873 m

593 m

519 m

241 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

27°C

17°C

25 %

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