Hiking

A decade after its destruction: The spectacular waterfall trail in the North reopens

Hikers will once again be able to enjoy a circular route overlooking Tanur Waterfall and the Hula Valley, and choose among three trails with varying levels of difficulty.

The trail collapsed after a stormy winter and is now ready for hikers. The Iyon Stream trail after renovation
WHAT MAKES Ein Haniya special is that the beauty here is not only natural. It is layered. The spring emerges from a short rock-cut tunnel and flows, as it has for centuries, along a reconstructed aqueduct that carries it over a low arch and spills it into a large stone pool.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Ein Haniya, an easy water outing outside Jerusalem

Bar Bahar, Aminadav Forest.

Aminadav Forest visitor center near Jerusalem reopens after major upgrade

Ein Yorke'am.

Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know


Hikes for the high holidays season

The holiday season is a perfect time for hikes in Israel — Here are four free great family-friendly hikes for September.

  HOF HASHARON NATIONAL PARK

First segment of Israel National Trail canceled for safety reasons

The segment of the Israel National Trail between Kibbutz Dan and Tel Hai was a security risk because it went along dangerous roads.

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Take a hike up north in Ramat Hanadiv

The Romans were clever enough to recognize this place as a local treasure and build some structures around the spring for leisure, including a few baths, small swimming pools and a spa.

Ramat Hanadiv and the Ein Zur spring near Zichron Yaakov.

Israelis, Americans team up for NY hiking for people with disabilities

The two organizations are in the midst of 12 days of hiking in New York with teams consisting of people with and without disabilities.

COLTON ROBINSON after a recent modeling photo shoot with FAISR’s Jamie Lassner at Chelsea Piers, New York.

The anglo who taught other anglos about hiking in Israel

Arnold Slyper began hiking in the Jerusalem area as soon as he immigrated seven-and-a-half years ago. This evolved into a website and a book.

SHVIL HAMAAYANOT is a popular hiking trail close to Jerusalem, with stunning views of the Judean Mountains along much of its length and several springs along the trail. The start of the hike is only a 20-minute walk from Hadassah Ein Kerem.

Visit Tel Hazor & Korazim National Parks

This visit is also great when combined with a light afternoon hike or a water hike in one of the North’s streams.

Tel Hazor & Korazim

Shavuot: Hikes, trips, activities for the holiday

Shavuot this year is in mid-May, in the heart of spring, so on almost any hike we’ll enjoy warm and pleasant weather.

RIDING HIGH at Rancho Menis.

Jerusalem rabbi under investigation after teenage yeshiva student drowns

The student reportedly jumped into the waters of Nahal Prat and drowned, undergoing extensive CPR before being evacuated by helicopter.

United Hatzalah EMTs arrive at the scene of a drowning in Nahal Prat, April 5, 2021.

Pandemic inspirations - Tuesday tiyulim & Wednesday walks

These brief excursions have made all the difference in getting through the pandemic.

EMEK HA’ARAZIM playground.

Conquering the Israel Trail

Six people, including native-born Israelis and new and veteran olim, share about their experiences on the trail.

MOSS WITH tour guide husband Allan Rabinowitz, first day, Nahal Snir