Timeline
16:21
Walk the 20-minute path from route 40 to the Ammonite Wall. Arrive early to find a good spot on the rock face or nearby ground to watch the light change.
16:41
Take the short 17-minute walk north to Har Gvanim. This viewpoint offers explanatory plaques and a large map, providing context for the crater landscape as the sun dips lower.
17:01
Return to the Ammonite Wall for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the ammonite fossils embedded in the rock.
17:46
Head to Mitzpe Ramon town center for dinner and a drink after dark. Check local restaurant opening hours for evening service.
Local tip
The walk from route 40 is easy but takes 20 minutes each way. Plan your arrival so you are settled before the golden light begins at 16:25.
Check before you go
- The walk from route 40 to the Ammonite Wall is 20 minutes each way.
- Check restaurant opening hours in Mitzpe Ramon for dinner after sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mitzpe Ramon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).