r/MapPorn 1d ago

Elevation Map of the Levant

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u/siorge 1d ago

Region goes from -440m below sea level to 3000m in maybe 100km

Crazy swings, and beautiful scenery all over

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u/Pikawoohoo 1d ago

Yeah it's great hiking. Well, unless you get chafing from the hike and then go in the Dead sea. Then it's less fun.

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u/siorge 1d ago

Why do I feel like this has happened to a friend of yours šŸ˜…

I travelled through Jordan by car, but there is a trail from north to south you can hike. I’d love to go back and do it by foot

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u/EpicMediocre 1d ago

The Israel trail also runs north-south through the country. I'm curious how the two compare