Timeline
16:21
Grab a latte and a sandwich at CafeNeto. It is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun dips.
16:41
Walk 18 minutes west-southwest to Har Gamal Viewpoint. This spot is best for watching the sun set toward the west-southwest.
17:01
Watch the golden light hit the crater edge. The sun sets at 17:01, but the best visual moment is around 16:26 when the golden hour begins.
17:31
Head to the Ido Haroosh sculpture. It is made from tank parts and looks out over the crater. It is a 12-minute walk southwest from the viewpoint.
Local tip
The view at Har Gamal is best if you stay in The Green Backpackers nearby, but the walk from CafeNeto is straightforward. Check the route for the walk to the sculpture park if you are not familiar with the area.
Check before you go
- CafeNeto is open Mo-Th, Su 08:00-23:00; Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mitzpe Ramon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).