Trips in October
Sunday 26/10
Hermon to Banias
Meeting point: Mount Hermon parking lot.
Please arrive by 9:00 AM with food and water for the trail.
Route Highlights: Mount Hermon, Govta stream, Neve Ativ, Hazuri stream, Memorial for Egoz Patrol, bypass roat Nimrod castle,Banias, Saar stream.
Total Distance: 12 km
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night camp:The Banias Spring Church.
Hermon
Monday 27/10
Banias to Kfar Giladi
Trail Length: 24 km (can be shortened to 18 km by taking a bus and skipping the walk through Kiryat Shmona).
Route Details: Oil Road, Givat HaEm, Snir Stream, Sde Nehemia, Amir, Kiryat Shmona, Tel Hai, Kfar Giladi.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Overnight Camp: Kfar Giladi
Upper Gallie
Tuesday 28/10
Kfar giladi to nikkei Yiftach
Trail Length: 14 km
Route Details: Naftali Mountains View Road, Ramim Cliff Lookout, Yiftach Canyons
Difficulty Level: Medium
Overnight Camp: Yiftach Canyons
Upper Gallie
Wednesday 29/10
Yiftach Canyons to Keren Naftali
Trail Length: 12 km
Route Details: Ramot Naftali Cliff, Koach Fortress, Nabi Yusha, Hula Lake Lookout, Naftali Peak
Difficulty Level: Easy
Overnight Camp: Naftali Peak
Upper Gallie
Thursday 30/10
Keren Naftali to upper Dishon
Trail Length: 15.9 km
Route Details: Dishon Stream, filled with pools along the way, Ein Aravot
Difficulty Level: Medium
Overnight Camp: No overnight camping on this day
Upper Gallie
Trips in November
Sunday 2/11
From Dishon To Humema ruins
Trail Length: 11 km
Route Description: Bar'am Forest Nature Reserve, Tzivon Stream, Mount Meron, Humema ruins.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Night camp: Humema ruins.
Upper Gallie
Monday 3/11
Humema ruins to Tzfat
Trail Length: 18 km
Route Description: Mount Meron, Mount Neria, Amud Stream, Ein Koves
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Night camp: Ein Koves
Upper Gallie
Tuesday 4/11
Tzfat to sea of Galilee
Trail Length: 18 km
Route Description: Amud Stream
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Night camp: Sea of Galilee (Kinneret)
Lower Galilee
Wednesday 5/11
Kineret to Switzerland Forest
Trail Length: 15 km
Route Description: Ein Nun, climb up Mount Arbel, Switzerland Forest
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night camp: Switzerland Forest
Lower Galilee
Thursday 6/11
Switzerland Forest to Yavniel
Trail Length: 19 km
Route Description: Jordan River tributary (Yardenit), Yaela Grove Nature Reserve, Yavne'el
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night camp: No overnight camping on this day
Lower Galilee
Sunday 9/11
Yavniel to Tavor stream
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Mitzpe Elot, Ein Ulam, Ein Rakhash, Khirbet Ma'og, Tavor Stream (Nahal Tavor)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Nigt camp: Tavor stream
Lower Galilee
Monday 10/11
Tavor stream to Mount Devorah
Trail Length: 18 km
Route Description: Nahal Tavor, Mount Tabor (Franciscan Catholic Church), Nazareth Forest, Mount Devorah
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Mount Devorah
Lower Galilee
Tuesday 11/11
Dvora mountain to Alon HaGalil
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Mount Devorah, Mount Yona, Mashhad, Tzipori Forest, Yiftah'el Stream, Alon HaGalil
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Alon HaGalil
Lower Galilee
Wednesday 12/11
Alon Ha Galil to Kishon stream
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Kiryat Ata Forest, Ein Yivka, Tzipori Stream, Monks’ Mill, Kfar Hasidim, Kishon Stream
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Kishon Streamש
Lower Galilee
Thursday 13/11
Kishon stream to Isfaia
Trail Length: 8 km
Route Description: Yagur, David Eisen Lookout, Isfiya
Difficulty Level: Easy
Night Camp: No camping on this day
Carmel
Sunday 16/11
Isfaia to Oren stream
Trail Length: 11 km
Route Description: Mount Carmel National Park, Mount Shokef, Rakit, Nahal Oren
Difficulty Level: Easy
Night Camp: Pitkhat Nahal Oren
Carmel
Monday 17/11
Oren stream to Ofer forest
Trail Length: 11 km
Route Description: Nahal Oren, Finger Cave, Artists’ Village – Ein Hod, Nahal Me’arot Nature Reserve, Carmel Caves, Ofer Forest
Difficulty Level: Easy
Night Camp: Shayetet Lookout – Ofer Forest
Carmel
Tuesday 18/11
Ofer forest to Zichran Yaakov
Trail Length: 15 km
Route Description: Bell Cave, Nahal Dalia, Zikhron Ya'akov
Difficulty Level: Easy
Night Camp: Zikhron Ya'akov – Gan Yaron
Carmel
Wednesday 19/11
Zichron yaakov to Caesarea
Trail Length: 18 km
Route Description: Ramat Hanadiv, Horvat ‘Aqav, Hotem HaCarmel Nature Reserve, Beit Hananya, Jisr az-Zarqa, Caesarea
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Caesarea
Coastal Plain
Thursday 20/11
Caesarea to Birkat Yaar
Trail Length: 17 km
Route Description: Aqueduct Beach - Caesarea, Sdot Yam, Givat Olga Beach, Berekhat Ya'ar
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: No camping on this day
Coastal Plain
Sunday 23/11 Springs Valley Trail
Gilboa to the Kantara Bridge
Trail length: 13 km
Trail description:
The hike begins at the Dubi and Eran Shamir lookout point, offering panoramic views of the Harod Valley, the Springs Valley, the Lower Galilee hills, and the Gilad Mountains. From there, the trail descends along the steep slopes of the Tzviya Stream into the Springs Park, leading to a peaceful walk among the natural springs.
Difficulty level: Easy
Night Camp: Kantara Bridge
Springs Valley Trail
Monday 24/11 Springs Valley Trail
Kantara – Kochav HaYarden
Trail length: 18 km
Trail description:
The route passes through the Harod Stream, Beit She’an Forest, Ramot Yissakhar Forest, and ends at Kochav HaYarden National Park.
Difficulty level: Medium
Night Camp: Olive grove near Kochav HaYarden National Park
Springs Valley Trail
Tuesday 25/11 Springs Valley Trail
Kochav HaYarden to Menahamiya
Trail length: 22.5 km
Trail description:Starting from the Kokhav Plateau, the trail descends toward the Tabor Stream, where we’ll stop for a refreshing dip at Ein Shachal. From there, we climb to the Sirin Plateau and the ruins of Hurvat Ulam – remains of villages built upon ancient Jewish settlements.
A brief reunion with the Israel National Trail takes place at Mitzpe Elot, before continuing along the Springs Valley Trail downhill toward the Jordan Valley, ending at Menahamiya.
Difficulty level: Medium
Night Camp: The “Spaceship” Campground near Menahamiya
Springs Valley Trail
Wednesday 26/11 Springs Valley Trail
Menahamiya – the Valley Railway
Trail length: 14 km
Trail description:The route follows the banks of the Jordan River, offering views across the border into Jordan. The trail continues through chalk hills, along an old railway line, passing through Afik Stream and Tabor Stream, and ends at the beautiful Valley Railway Bridge.
Difficulty level: Easy
Night Camp: Tzvi Mizrahi Corner
Springs Valley Trail
Thursday 27/11 Springs Valley Trail
Valley Bridge -Basalt Canyon
Trail length: 17 km
Trail description:This section passes through greenhouses and cultivated fields belonging to the communities of Yardena and Beit Yosef. Along the way, you’ll visit Tel Yishmael, the Jordan Rift, and finish the day with a special cultural experience at the Ethiopian Heritage Center, celebrating the traditions of Ethiopian Jewry.
Difficulty level: Medium
Night Camp: No camping on this day.
Springs Valley Trail
Sunday 30/11
Moshe Sha’aya to Bnei Brith
Trail Length: 21 km
Route Description: Sha’alvim Forest, Latrun, Sha’ar HaGai Lookout, Burma Road, Mahal Memorial, Convoy Ridge, Forest of the Martyrs, Kesalon Stream, Bnei Brith
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Bnei Brith
Jerusalem Mountains
Trips in December
Monday 1/12
Bnei Brith to Eucalyptus Campground
Trail Length: 14 km
Route Description: Forest of the Martyrs, Tzuba, Eucalyptus Campground
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Eucalyptus Campground
Jerusalem Mountains
Tuesday 2/12
ucalyptus Camp to Sa’adim ruins
Trail Length: 17 km
Route Description: Sorek Stream, Ein Kerem, Kiryat Menachem, Ein Lavan, Ein Tish, Ein Itamar, Ein Na’ama, Hurvat Sa’adim
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Hurvat Sa’adim
Jerusalem Mountains
Wednesday 3/12
Seadim ruins to Netiv halamed heh
Trail Length: 23 km
Route Description: Ein Kobi, Beitar Forest, Mata Forest, Netiv HaLamed-Heh
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Netiv HaLamed-Heh
Jerusalem Mountains
Thursday 4/12
Netiv halamed heh to Beit jibrin
Trail Length: 25 km
Route Description: Tel Socho, Khirbet Shekelon, Li-On, Khirbet Aqava, Mitzpe Masua, Beit Guvrin
Difficulty Level: experienced hikers)
Night Camp: No camping on this day
Judean Foothills
Sunday 7/12
Beit jibrin to Tel Keshet
Trail Length: 23 km
Route Description: Maresha stream, Tel Lachish, Adoraim stream, Tel Keshet
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Tel Keshet
Judean Foothills
Monday 8/12
Tel Keshet to Dvir forest
Route Description: Pura Nature Reserve, Sed Stream, Shikma Stream, Turkish Bridge, Dvira Forest
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Dvira Forest
Judean Foothills
Tuesday 9/12
Dvir forest to Meitar forest
Trail Length: 17 km
Route Description: Dvira Forest, Dekel Cave, Lahav, Sansana, Meitar Forest
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Meitar Forest
Northern Negev
Wednesday 10/12
Meitar forest to Mount Amasa
Trail Length: 23 km
Route Description: Meitar Forest, Mount Hiran, Yatir Forest, Mount Amsha
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Mount Amsha
Southern Judean Mountains & Northern Negev
Thursday 11/12
Amasa mountain to Arad
Trail Length: 16.7 km
Route Description: Mount Amsha, Dragot Stream, Drijat, Gannaviv, Tel Arad, Ran Grove
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: No camping on this day
Northern Negev
Sunday 14/12
Arad to Kfar Ha Nokdim
Trail Length: 12 km
Route Description: Arad, Borot Trail, Domia Stream, Upper Rahaf Stream, Kfar Hanokdim
Difficulty Level: Easy
Night Camp: Kfar Hanokdim
Northern Negev
Monday 15/12
Ha Nokdim farm to Massada
Trail Length: 14 km
Route Description: Kanaim Valley, Gorni Stream, Masada
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Masada West
Judean Desert and Dead Sea
Tuesday, 16/12
Massada to Ein Bokek
Trail Length: 15 km
Route Description: Masada, Rahaf Stream, Ma’ale Mor, Dead Sea Promenade, Ein Bokek
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Ein Bokek
Judean Desert and Dead Sea
Wednesday 17/12
Ein Bokek to Mishor Amiaz
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Ein Bokek, Hamei Zohar, Rom Stream, Lot’s Cliff, Peratzim Stream, Flour Cave, Shapes Cliff, Amiaz Plateau
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Mishor Amiaz
Judean Desert and Dead Sea
Thursday18/12
Amiaz plains to Tamar wadi
Route Description: Mitzpe Tzurim, Peres Pools, Tamar Stream
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: No camping on this day
Judean Desert & Dead Sea
Sunday 21/12
Tamar Stream to Mitzpe HaMakhtesh
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Mitzpe Oretz, Mezar Stream, Hatzeva Lookout, Colored Sands, Ma’ale Ali, Rosh Ma’ale Ali, Small Crater Lookout
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers) (An easier 18 km route is available via the link below)
Night Camp: Mitzpe HaMakhtesh
Easier route for this day:
https://off-road.io/track/6038214211534848
Negev Highlands
Monday 22/12
Mitzpe ha mahtesh to Oron
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Akrabim Stream, Metzudat Sapir, Ma’ale Yamin, Hatira Stream, Ein Yorkeam, The Great Sapir, Oron Factories
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Oron Factories
Craters
Tuesday 23/12
Oron to Mador stream
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Mount HaKarbolet (The Crest), Mador Stream
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Mador Stream
Craters
Wednesday 24/12
Mador stream to Serpentine
Trail Length: 23.8 km
Route Description: Hod Akev, Ein Akev, Serpentines
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Serpentines
Craters
Thursday 25/12
Serpentine to Hava stream
Trail Length: 17 km
Route Description: Ein Akev, Zin Valley, Hava Stream
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Hava Stream
Craters
Friday 26/12
Hava stream to Mitzpe Ramon
Trail Length: 30 km (optional shorter route available)
Route Description: Hava Stream to Mitzpe Ramon, 30 km with an option for a shorter route
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Mitzpe Ramon
Alternative 26 km jeep track:
https://off-road.io/track/5383340952125440
Craters
Sunday 28/12
Mitzpe Ramon to Gvanim stream
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: Mount Gamel, Ramon Crater, Shen Ramon, Gevanim Stream
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Gevanim Stream
Ramon crater
Monday 29/12
Gvanim stream to Gev Holit
Trail Length: 18 km
Route Description: Mount Saharonim, Nekarot Horseshoe Pool, Hararim Crest, Gev Pool
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Gev Holit
Eastern Ramon Crater
Tuesday 30/12
Gev Holit to Sapir Lake
Trail Length: 19 km
Route Description: Mount Yahav, Tzvira Stream, Ashboren Lookout, The Cracks, Sapir Park
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Sapir Park
Arava desert
Wednesday 31/12
Sapir Lake to Barak stream
Trail Length: 30 km
Route Description: Moa Nabatean City, Ashosh Stream, Ma’ale Ashosh, Ma’ale Tzofar
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Barak Stream
Arava desert
Trips in January
Thursda, 1/1
Barak stream to Tzehor Faram
Trail Length: 24 km
Route Description: Barak Stream, Vardit Stream, Paran Stream
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Tzachor Faran Streams Junction
Arava desert
Friday 2/1
zehor Faran to Shizafon
Trail Length: 20 km
Route Description: From Tzachor–Paran to Shizafon and from Shizafon to Shaharut, 20 km. Note: On this day we arrange a 30 km shuttle from Tzachor Stream (Route 40) to Neot Smadar Inn. This section of the Israel National Trail passes near a highway and military firing zones.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Shizafon
Arava desert
Sunday 4/1
Shaharut to Sasgon valley
Trail Length: 26 km
Route Description: Eshron Pool, Timna Cliffs, Sasgon Valley
Difficulty Level: Challenging (for experienced hikers)
Night Camp: Sasgon Valley
Eilat mountains
Monday 5/1
Sasgon valley to Bee’r Ora
Trail Length: 16 km
Route Description: Sasgon Hill, Timna Park, Be’er Ora
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Be’er Ora
Eilat mountains
Tuesday 6/1
Bee’r Ora camp to shhorer
Trail Length: 17 km
Route Description: Mount Ora, Reham Pools, Amram Pillars, Mount Amir, Shchoret
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Shchoret
Eilat mountains
Wednesday 7/1
Shhoret to Yehoram mountain
Trail Length: 12 km
Route Description: Shchoret Canyon, Mount Solomon, Ein Netafim, Mount Yehoram
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: Mount Yehoram
Eilat mountains
Thursday 8/1
Yehoram mountain to Eilat!
Trail Length: 13 km
Route Description: Gesheron Stream, Yehoshafat Lookout, Gesheron Cliffs, Mount Tzfachot (Four Countries Viewpoint), Red Sea – Eilat!
Difficulty Level: Medium
Night Camp: No camping on this day