Monastery of the Temptation Téléphérique, Cable car system to Mount of Temptation in Jericho, Palestine
The cable car rises from ancient Jericho to the Greek Orthodox monastery, covering an elevation difference of 180 meters across the Judaean Desert slopes.
The cable car installation in 1998 marked a transformation in accessibility to the sixth-century monastery, which stands where Jesus fasted for forty days.
The aerial tramway connects Tel Jericho with the mountain monastery, allowing visitors to experience both biblical heritage and Palestinian landscapes.
The five-minute journey by cable car replaces a steep ninety-minute climb, operating daily with regular departures from the Jericho terminal station.
This cable car system operates at one of the lowest elevations on Earth, transporting passengers to a monastery carved into the mountain face.
Elevation above the sea: -230 m
GPS coordinates: 31.86936,35.44458
Latest update: December 2, 2025 11:02
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