Weekend Walk: Moshav Amikam

As the weather heats up, take advantage of the Pessah break and go hiking near Zichron Ya'akov then take a dip in a natural spring.

By YONI COHEN
Moshav Amikam 311 (photo credit: Yoni Cohen)
Moshav Amikam 311
(photo credit: Yoni Cohen)
To reach moshav Amikam, take Route 4 to Binyamina then take Route 653 towards Givat Ada. Take a left onto Route 654and then a right onto Route 6533. Follow the road straight until signs for Amikam appear. Just before the entrance to the moshav there is a parking lot on the left.

From the car park, take the black trail and enjoy a steady climb up the side of a hill where a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea awaits.RELATED:Weekend Walk: Mount TaborWeekend Walk: Ein Hod artists' village
Then pick up the red trail which loops back around the mountain. Once blue signs start to appear, take that route. Stop off under one of the many trees for a break and something to eat. Continue on the blue trail which leads back to the moshav. This version of the hike takes about 4-5 hours. Head back towards the entrance of the moshav. Just after the entrance, and before the parking lot, take a left at the vineyard where there is a sign for the  moshav. Walk about 500 meters to the stream. Take a left and follow the stream until there is a break in the vegetation where a beautiful spring lies. Take a dip and cool off a good day of hiking. Remember that sunscreen, head covering and plenty of water are all a must.