Montfort Fortress is a national park with a medieval archeological site and the remains of a Crusader fortress from the days of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. The ancient and breathtaking fortress is built in front of a perfect view on a narrow and steep spur on the south bank of the Nahal Kziv gorge in
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Tucked within the arid expanse of the Nahal Perth (Wadi Qelt) Nature Reserve, a remarkable desert oasis emerges, characterized by its unique blend of desert landscape, flowing stream, and diverse vegetation. This haven also holds within its bounds historical remnants of human activity spanning various periods. Positioned northeast of Jerusalem, the Nahal Perth Nature Reserve
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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 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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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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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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Gamla Reserve offers a rare combination of nature and landscape with a fascinating historical story. The vantage point overlooks a nesting colony of birds of prey, it has the Gamla Waterfall (the highest waterfall in Israel) and within a walking distance of it – at the top of the impressive river canyons – the remains
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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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Today we will get to know a nice 6 km long hiking trail that starts close to the Golani junction, continues parallel to the Gospel trail, and ends with a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee. Along the way, we will learn about the famous Battle of the Horns of Hattin in which Muslim
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Following some questions we received from readers we decided to write the following post, which will explain everything you need to know about trail markers in Israel. Today we will talk about the different marks, how to read them (during a hike and on the map) – but before that we will start with the
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