“Yam El Yam” (Sea to Sea) is a popular hiking trail about 70 km long that connects Achziv beach, north of Nahariya, continues through Nahal Kziv, ascends Mount Meron and descends from it through Nahal Amud to the Sea of Galilee. This is a wonderful and challenging trail between the peaks of the Galilee which
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Located inside the Judean desert, Wadi Arugot, also known as Nahal Arugot, is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered by avid adventurers and nature enthusiasts. This pristine desert stream stretches approximately 46 kilometers, originating east of Gush Etzion and Mount Hebron and flowing north of Ein Gedi into the Dead Sea. In this post,
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If you’ve ever taken a stroll along the upper or lower Zavitan stream, you might be surprised to learn that it possesses a middle segment: the middle Zavitan, more commonly known as the Black Canyon due to the presence of its distinctive black waterfalls. Embarking on a journey to this captivating gorge involves abseiling within
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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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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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So, can you cycle the Israel National Trail? The short answer is no, except for some specific parts. Keep reading to learn all there is to know on cycling the Israel National Trail. The Israel National Trail was designed for pedestrian crossings, and only parts of it are passable for cyclists. In 2006, after many
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“I want to climb the mountains because they are there” is a charming phrase, and is especially true for anyone who seeks peace of mind plus a heavenly view. From Mount Hermon to Masada: here is a list of the most famous mountains in Israel for those looking for a peak to conquer. “There is
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The Sharon Trail is a 60 km long trail that begins in Nahal Alexander and ends in Hayarkon Park. On the way, it passes quite a few wonderful points such as Hefer Pond, the estuary of the Alexander river, the Poleg River, and Kfar Saba Park. The route, marked with an orange-white trail marker, passes
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Ein Heshek and Ein Maimon are two natural springs that spring from Wadi al-Katsav, a small and beautiful river channel on the slopes of the Golan Heights, a little east of Kibbutz Gonen. The two springs can be combined into one hiking trail in the Nahal Hemdal Reserve, especially in the spring. At other times
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Between Aloni HaBashan and Ein Zivan is Ein Mokesh, which is one of the most beautiful springs in the Golan Heights and the north of Israel. This is a place that was relatively unknown until a few years ago, and today has become quite popular (and rightly so), especially among residents of the area. Like
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