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Nahal Tur LowerLower

נחל טור תחתון

South, Judean Desert

Duration: 3 hTallest waterfall: 26 m

Flash flood danger

Do not enter the canyon when rain is forecast in the area or upstream, even under clear skies. Check the forecast on the morning of the trip.

Inside a nature reserve

Keep to the reserve rules and stay on the marked trails.

Lower Nahal Tur, an easy circular route from Route 90 with bolted drops that grow longer, for families and beginners.

Also known as: Tur stream

  • Good for beginners
  • Loop route
  • Dead Sea
  • Desert
  • Families

Information as of 12 Oct 2026

At a glance

Duration
3 h
Trail length
3 km
Tallest waterfall
26 m
Number of waterfalls
3
Rope needed
70 m
Water
Dry
Circular route:
Yes
Flash flood risk:
High
Reserve:
Yes

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Meeting point (parking)

Nahal Tur at Route 90

The meeting point is the parking spot. You continue on foot from here.

WazeGoogle Maps

Coordinates: 31.59828, 35.40325

About

The lower section of Nahal Tur is a fairly short circular route that starts and ends at the stream mouth on Route 90, so one car is enough. It is one of the easiest routes in the area for families and groups of beginners.

The drops get progressively longer, and all have Israel Nature and Parks Authority chemical bolts. Before the last drop there is a small, slippery step; go down it carefully. The route is exposed to the sun, so in the warm seasons start early.

Getting there

נפגשים בצפון ים המלח, בחניה מסודרת לצד הכביש.

Access notes

Set Waze to 'מצוקי דרגות' and stop at the parking at the stream mouth on Route 90, before the climb. Set off from there on the black trail; the parking is visible from the road, but the trail marking is a little hard to find. The route is circular and returns to the same spot.

Parking

A small parking area at the mouth of Nahal Tur on Route 90, north of the Metzukei Dragot checkpoint. It is the start and end point.

Difficulty and suitability

Difficulty
Easy
Good for beginners
Yes
Minimum age
From age 10
Recommended group size
Up to 15 people
Typical duration
3 h
Hiking distance
3 km
Elevation gain
120 m
Water activity
No
Route type
Dry

Descent profile

Nahal Tur Lower · Descent profile, schematic, not to scaleSum of drops 56 mRoute length 3 km, circularDrop D 11 mDrop E 15 mDrop F 26 mDownclimb? 4 mNahal Tur LowerDescent profile, schematic, not to scale

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Waterfalls(3)

#NameHeightObstacleProfileLandingAnchorBolts and stationsRopeFrom previousDetails
1דHeight: 11 mOther source: 10 m (sharloetgarim.co.il, 2026)Other source: 6 m (canaan-canyoning.xyz, 2023)Other source: 16 m (rybakian.com, 2019)Other source: 15 m (bashetach.co.il, 2026)Waterfall / rappel––Chemical bolts2 bolts40 m–
2הHeight: 15 mOther source: 12 m (sharloetgarim.co.il, 2026)Other source: 13 m (canaan-canyoning.xyz, 2023)Other source: 14 m (rybakian.com, 2019)Other source: 25 m (bashetach.co.il, 2026)Waterfall / rappel––Chemical bolts2 bolts60 m–
3וHeight: 26 mOther source: 25 m (sharloetgarim.co.il, 2026)Other source: 22 m (canaan-canyoning.xyz, 2023)Other source: 19 m (rybakian.com, 2019)Other source: 30 m (bashetach.co.il, 2026)Waterfall / rappel––Chemical bolts4 bolts70 m–
4–Height: 4 mDownclimbVertical–––––

When to go

  1. JanuaryPossible
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  10. OctoberPossible
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Seasons

Seasonal

Points on the map

Safety

Before the last drop there is a small, slippery step: go down carefully and protect children. There is little shade along most of the route. In winter check for flood warnings, in summer for heat stress.

Weather constraints

מומלץ בסתיו, חורף ואביב. בקיץ חום קיצוני - לצאת רק בשעות הבוקר המוקדמות. אסור לצאת בהתראות שיטפון.

Recommendations

Suits families, children and beginners. The season runs from autumn to spring, and operators run it often during the holidays. Bring plenty of water.

Equipment

Ropes long enough for the section's longest drop, and a harness and helmet for each participant.

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