Ein Lavan is a spring in the Jerusalem mountains located about one kilometer south of Moshav Aminadav and below Givat Masua. The spring springs to a short tunnel through a canal to a large and beautiful man-made pool, measuring about 30 square meters and a depth of about a meter and a half. The spring […]
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As a dedicated traveler and a proud Jerusalemite, I’ve always had a special affinity for the magnificent vistas that this city has to offer. The mountains of Jerusalem, in particular, hold a special place in my heart, evoking cherished memories and a sense of tranquility. In this blog post, I invite you to join me
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Ein Shoko (originally named Ein a-Tina, “Fig Spring”) is a spring that springs in the area of the Haon Cliffs Nature Reserve below Kibbutz Mevo Hama in the southern Golan Heights. There you will find a beautiful round pool overlooking a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee and the Galilee Mountains, alongside benches and
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The Aircraft Trail is a new circular hiking trail around the summit of Mount Eitanim. The name of the route is in memory of an IDF plane that crashed on the side of the mountain during the War of Independence (the nearby mountain is also named after the pilot – Mount Pilots, ‘Tayassim’ in Hebrew).
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A topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief features, usually using contour lines (connecting points of equal elevation). According to Natural Resources Canada, These maps depict in detail ground relief (landforms and terrain), drainage (lakes and rivers), forest cover, administrative areas, populated areas, transportation routes and
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The White Canyon is a narrow canyon about 5 meters wide and an impressive length of more than 100 meters in southern Negev. The canyon is built of white chalk rock and shines for distances which creates a magical atmosphere. After the rains and floods, it fills with water and becomes a wonderful and impressive
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The ammonite wall is an exposed limestone wall located on the southern side of Ramon Crater. The wall is made of stone from the Cretaceous geological period that lasted from about 145 to 66 million years ago, and it displays a very large concentration of large ammonite fossils imprinted in it. It is a spectacular
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The Israel National Trail (Shvil Yisrael) is a bucket-list adventure for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Spanning approximately 1,100 kilometers from the lush greens of the north to the rugged deserts of the south, the trail offers a unique way to experience Israel’s diverse landscapes, history, and culture. Inaugurated in 1995, the Israel National Trail (INT)
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Today we are going to write a short post that answers one of the most common questions we get: How long does it take to do the Israel National Trail? Without going into details, here is the general answer: The Israel Trail stretches for about a thousand kilometers. Therefore, a reasonable time to complete the
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Ein Amikam is a beautiful stream in the upper part of Nahal Taninim, close to Moshav Amikam. The place has a spring that increases the amount of water and creates a natural pool hidden among reeds and raspberries that surround it, with a wonderful water route suitable for children and families. Nahal Taninim (called in
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