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Amram's Pillars

Eilat  >  Israel

Lunar desert landscape comprised of amazing sandstone cliffs and granite hills. Great area to see some more rare desert birds.

Aggiunto* da Lars Eriksson
Ultimo aggiornamento 10 ottobre 2023

Descrizione

Amram's Pillars is one of the most beautiful natural sites of the Arava desert area north of Eilat. The soft Nubian Sandstone pillars are the result of sandstone erosion. With no cellular reception or any sign of civilization, Amram's Pillars are the place to experience the desert in its full magnitude. The area around the campsite and the trailhead to Mt. Amir are the best sites for the elusive Ciuffolotto scarlatto del Sinai as well as interesting desert species like Pernice delle sabbie, Scrub Warbler, Sterpazzola nana and Monachella dal cappuccio. The best time to visit is between late autumn and early spring.

During spring migration don't forget to look up. Like most places around Eilat many birds of prey and storks can be seen passing overhead.

Dettagli

Accesso

Amram's Pillars are located 20 km north of Eilat. To get there take the road to the west of road 90 just opposite the turn off to K20 salt ponds. The area is a protected nature reserve. Make sure to stay only on marked tracks/trails and leave before darkness. The dirt road leading to the pillars is suitable for small vehicles, but can be rugged at points, especially after flash floods. There is no cellular service or any facilities near the pillars. Pack water and food for the trip. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. The best location to look for the site's specialties is the campsite and Yocheved hill, about 500m east of the pillars. See the stars on the map for the location.

Terreno e habitat

Deserto

Caratteristiche dell’area

Roccioso , Asciutto , Paesaggio aperto , Polveroso

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Inverno , Primavera , Autunno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno , Primavera

Percorso

Strada sterrata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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