Hiking

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom

HIKING THE HOLYLAND: Israel's hiking trails are quieter than they used to be. And yet – spring does not wait.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD
IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life
The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.

From Alpine adventures to deep history: Exploring Slovakia’s high tatras

Awe-inspiring majesty of High Tatras and Europe’s culture capital showcase wonders of Slovakia.

|ByMARK GORDON, DAVID ZEV HARRIS
ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Embark on a breathtaking hike where rocky cliffs, hidden swimming pools, and stunning views of the Dead Sea await. Discover the unexpected beauty of a landscape that’s anything but boring.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD
Cliff Cafe.

Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop

Built onto the cliff face about 70 meters above sea level, the platform requires reservations and non-negotiable staff supervision.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Remains found in California mountains where actor Julian Sands went missing

Hikers in California have discovered human remains in the area of California where Hollywood actor Julian Sands disappeared earlier this year.

JUNE 25, 2023ByREUTERS
Actor Julian Sands

Solving biblical mysteries and hiking the holy land

It was only years later when I moved to Israel as an adult that I finally began to understand what biblical spelunking was all about.

JUNE 11, 2023BySUSANNAH SCHILD
ONE OF the multitude of caves in the Judean Desert, from Nahal Darja to Qumran.

Hikers worldwide believe to see ghosts, find natural optical illusion

This natural phenomenon has had people seeking more answers to this visual effect.

MAY 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The brocken spectre natural phenomenon.

Agamon Hefer - Israel's forgotten lake

Many have heard of Agamon HaHula, but there is another lake in the Sharon region just south of Kibbutz Ein Hahoresh.

MAY 14, 2023ByITSIK MAROM
Agamon Hefer.

Israel's hikes ranked among top nature walks worldwide

Israel's Ein Gedi hike ranked higher on Explore!'s list than Nepal's world-renowned Annapurna circuit.

MAY 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A MAN STANDS beneath a waterfall at Nahal David in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve area, near the Dead Sea.

The allure of the milk thistle - opinion

Milk thistles, beautiful to look at, poisonous to eat.

APRIL 16, 2023ByITSIK MAROM
thistle

Climber's body found well-preserved after vanishing 42 years ago

Altamirano was on a hiking trip with her sister and her boyfriend when she wandered into a hard-to-access area and fell into a crevasse.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Mount Mercedario, the 8th highest peak of the Andes.

Israel in the fall: Must-see autumn nature hikes

Below, you’ll find some great options for outings this fall, which are a wonderful way to explore our glorious country.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022ByMEITAL SHARABI
EIN HEMED National Park.

Ancient biblical and historical texts come alive through hiking

We wish you exciting explorations and discoveries on your journeys in the land of Israel with your Tanach and ancient history books in hand.

OCTOBER 30, 2022ByHESHIE , ROOKIE BILLET
THE WRITERS visit the Hasmonean Palace excavations in Jericho

What are the best water hikes in Israel?

Below, you will find a few suggestions for the best water hikes all over the country - something perfect for a hot summer day.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022ByMEITAL SHARABI
YEHUDIYA Nature Reserve.