Suspension bridge in Besor Stream, Suspension bridge in Negev, Israel
The Suspension Bridge in Besor Stream is a footbridge in the Negev desert, Israel, that spans a deep ravine above a natural water pool fed by a year-round stream. The bridge connects the two banks of the ravine and sits along a walking trail that runs through the surrounding desert terrain.
The bridge was built in 1994 to allow walkers to cross the Besor Stream and reach the trails on both sides of the ravine. Since then, it has remained part of the local hiking network in the Negev.
The Besor Stream is the longest river in the Negev and creates a green corridor through the desert that is visible from the bridge. Standing above the water, visitors can see how the stream shapes the land around it and draws wildlife that would otherwise be absent from this dry region.
The trail to the bridge crosses open desert, so it is best to go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the midday heat. Sturdy shoes and enough water are necessary for the walk.
Several turtle species live in the stream below the bridge, and they can sometimes be spotted from above swimming in the water. Just past the crossing, a path leads to a memorial for two members of Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh.
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