The Balfour Forest is one of the first forests planted by the JNF in the state of Israel, and the first to be planted in honor of a non-Jewish personality. It covers an area of about 4,300 dunams, and is a wonderful natural gem for lovers of short hikes, camping for families and children, picnics […]
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Saar Waterfall, which is located on the road that climbs towards Mount Hermon and the northern Golan Heights, is one of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls in the Golan Heights. A parking lot has been constructed next to the waterfall, and short walking paths allow observations towards the waterfall and the Nahal Saar canyon.
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Israel Trail Angels are one of the unique phenomena of the Israel National Trail, and in my opinion they are what give the trail it’s great charm. These are people who live in settlements along the Israel National Trail route, and choose to host and help the hikers along the trail’s route, in most cases
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Ein Almin Spring, known as the “Officers’ Pool”, is one of several pools that were built by the Syrian soldiers in the Golan Heights. The pool, which is about a meter and a half deep, is shaded and surrounded by eucalyptus and fig trees, and its clear and cool water has made it one of
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The Jerusalem Trail is a 38 km long hiking trail along the city of Jerusalem. The trail begins at the Ein Handak campsite, continues east toward Jerusalem, encircles the Old City and returns west until it ends at the Sataf. The trail connects to the Israel National Trail at its beginning and end, so it
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Everyone knows Nahal Amud (“Amud Stream”). This is one of the most popular hiking areas in Israel, which include lovely hiking trails suitable for everyone (including part 6 and 7 of the Israel National Trail). But have you heard of Nahal Amud Campsite? Maybe not, which is a shame. This is a nice and comfortable
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As Napoleon said: “an army marches on its stomach” – and while he referred to the importance of forces being well-provisioned, we can paraphrase and say “a hiker needs to eat well”. So after we have seen some trails to hike in Israel, it is time to learn how to make Poike (or “Poyke” )-
Poike (Poyke) – The Ultimate Israeli Campfire Meal Read More »
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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“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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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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