INT TRAIL IN AUTUMN
1. גליל עליון
DURATION
6 ימים
TOTAL DISTANCE
97 ק"מ
STARTING POINT
קיבוץ דן
ENDING POINT
פוריה- יער שוויץ
DAY 1
From Kibutz Dan to Ein Roim, river Dan, nature reserve Hatzvani- Banias and Kfar giladi
DAY 2
Naftali range with a view point to the beautiful Ahula valley, Mt. Hermon & Golan Higths.
DAY 3
Walking from “Nebi Yesha” that looks like an abandoned palace to the fantastic “Ahula” valley, up to “Keren Naftali” and down to “Dishon” river
DAY 4
Walking from bridge “Alma” to the old windmill, down to “Tzivon ” river to the ruin of “Humem”
DAY 5
Walking from the ruin of “Humema”, the “Meron” mountain full of trees
DAY 6
Walking down from “Meron” mountain to “Amud’ valley, on the way crossing “Ein Tina” water pool
2. SOUTH GALILEE
DURATION
6 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
110 km / 68 miles
STARTING POINT
Hukuk Beach
ENDING POINT
Shaar Ha Amakim
DAY 1
Walking from the Hukuk beach - Sea of Galilee inside the ginosar Valley to Poria mountain
DAY 2
Basalt rocks will accompany our view point while walking through the colony Galilee to the mountain range of Yavniel
DAY 3
Ups and downs, Yavniel spectacular valley views, “Poria” mountain range, cliffs of the Golan Heights and Jordan River
DAY 4
Mount Tabor and Mount Deborah landscapes accompany our view point while we start to climb up the Deborah hill we will see an ancient oak forests
DAY 5
Israel National Trail – walking in the Galilee there we will see burial places of many important rabbis who affected on many generations
DAY 6
Zippori river in front of us there we will find many water sources, walk between green hills , natural wild woods, oak trees and pine forest
3. CARMEL & MEDITERRANEAN SEA
DURATION
6 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
92km / 57 miles
STARTING POINT
Shaar Ha Amakim
ENDING POINT
Gaash beach
DAY 1
Climbing up the “Carmel” on the way we will enjoy many water sources,and wild strawberry trees
DAY 2
Walking in “Oren” stream to Ofer forest With a breathtaking view to the Mediterranean sea from the top of the Carmel mountain
DAY 3
Walking in Ofer forest to the old town Zichron Yaakov, located in the Carmel mountain range near the sea, it was the firs Jewish Statement of the Halutzim in this area.
DAY 4
Walking down to the Mediterranean sea on the Israel National trail, passing through Jisr az -Zarqa a Israeli Arab town to the aqueduct beach north of the historical Caesarea city, Olga beach
DAY 5
Walking on the shores of the Mediterranean sea
DAY 6
Walking on the shores to the next beach in Tel-Aviv with the sea beauty
4. TEL AVIV & JERUSALEM MOUNTAIN RANGE
DURATION
6 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
98.5km / 61 miles
STARTING POINT
Ha Tzuk beach ( Tel- Aviv)
ENDING POINT
Tzur Hadasa
DAY 1
Walking from the non stop city Tel-Aviv along the Yarkon river to Abu Rabah camp
DAY 2
Walking from Abu Rabah to Kule forest with the view of the Judah & Samaria slopes, passing the amazing Antipater fortress
DAY 3
Walking south to the ridgeline of the Samaria Slopes, through Tel-Hadid to Ben shemen Fores
DAY 4
Walking Day Up to Bet Meir and the Masrek Ridge, on the Old “Burma Road” to Neve Shalom Forest
DAY 5
Walking Day Saying Hello to Jerusalem Holy city, walking up the mountains to Tzuba
DAY 6
Day full of water sources, Sataf, Ein Handak, sataf, Tsur Hadasa
5. DESERT
DURATION
5 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
113 km / 70 miles
STARTING POINT
Tzur Hadasa
ENDING POINT
Sansana
DAY 1
Passing Ein Mata & Zanuah wadi
DAY 2
We start our day with a fantastic viewpoint to the sea, walking on the Israel National Trail to the Jibrin caves-from the time of Bar kokhva revolt
DAY 3
Crossing the vineyards of Lhish,walking throught old arabic villigas until the night camp Tel-Keshet
DAY 4
Walking in the beautiful nature reserve Pura a part of the “Shikma” stream in the north part of the Negev desert, we can see local shepherds and ancient railway
DAY 5
Walking in the ” Shikma” river , passing Zaak ruins, Lahav forest, Kramim forest, Climbing up Sansana mountain, with the incredible view point on the south point of mountain Hevron and negev
DAY 6
Walking from Sansana, passing “Meitar” forest and walking in “Yatir Forest” until the night camp
6. SOUTH JUDEA DESERT
DURATION
6 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
116 km / 72 miles
STARTING POINT
Sansana
ENDING POINT
Mishor Yemin
DAY 1
Climbing up “Amasa” mountain and going down to Arad park, on the way we will see some locals villages of Bedouin and “Falah”
DAY 2
New section on the Israel National Trail, the view is changing and becoming greener, today we will pass through four water hole gorge, "Maagarot Rahamim," Hraf stream, Ha Nokdim farm, the kanaim valley until Birkat ( pool) Tzfira.
DAY 3
New section on the Israel National Trail- After swimming in Birkat ( Pool) Tzfira, we will walk inside one of the most beautiful wadis in Judea desert wadi Tzeelim. We will walk through hidden springs and enjoy the desert bloom. Continue to the most famous place in the Dead sea- Masada!
DAY 4
New section on the Israel National Trail-In sum about Masada: Masada is an ancient fortress from the days of Horodus. It stands on the tip of an isolated cliff, which is 450 Mw upon the Dead sea level. As a result of all the historical events that happened there, Masada got the nickname of aspiration for freedom, a new begging, and sovereignty. We will continue to walk in Judea desert to the view of the Dead sea till Ein Bokek.
DAY 5
New section on the Israel National Trail-Today, we will leave the salty water of the Dead sea and replace it with sweat water of Ein Bokek waterfall. Then continue to Mishor( plain) Amiaz.
DAY 6
New section on the Israel National Trail-From Mishor ( Plain) Amiaz to conveyor belt Ashlag, continue to " Maale Rzurim," Peres wadi till Tamar wadi.
7. NEGEV DESERT
DURATION
5 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
75.5 km / 47 miles
STARTING POINT
Mishor Yemin
ENDING POINT
Desert town Mitzpe Ramon
DAY 1
New section on the Israel National Trail- waling inside a small wadi where we will use a ladder and stairs to cross dry waterfalls till Mitzpe Ha Mahtesh ( Viewpoint of the crater) Maale Ali
DAY 2
Walking to Mt. Carbolet and the big crater one of the most challenging and fascinating days on the Israel Trail, Carbolet ridge overlooking the Hatira crater
DAY 3
Walking from Oron to Mador stream with the beautiful desert view on one of the ribs of the small crater
DAY 4
Walking in the open desert view of Tzin river -one of the biggest rivers in the desert,”Keren Akev”, “Hod Akev”, swimming in the water pool “Ein Akev”
DAY 5
Walking from “Ein Akev” trought the big white stones until the night camp in “Hava” stream
DAY 6
Walking through Ramon wadi to the desert town Mitzpe Ramon
8. RAMON CRATER & THE ARAVA
DURATION
6 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
100 km / 62 miles
STARTING POINT
Desert town Mitzpe Ramon
ENDING POINT
Tzehor Faran Stream
DAY 1
Walking inside the Ramon crater
DAY 2
Tsinim Cliffs Reservation, Carceshet &Ashborn streams, the Rock Cracks, Tsvira Stream, Mt. Yahav, Nekarot Valley and to the Nightcamp at Gev Holit
DAY 3
Walking in the Tzin river until the desert oasis in the Arava desert: Sapir lake- we will stay in the Desert hosting Gamalia
DAY 4
walking from the lake Sapir through the villages Tsofar, to an ancient Nabatean old city
DAY 5
Walking from the ruins of the ancient Nabatian city Moa south in the heart of the desert parallel to the Arava valley, Tsofar Stream& Ramat Ashosh to the night camp Barak Stream
DAY 6
Walking in Barak Stream witch is full with water until the junction of two rivers “Tzehor” & “Faran”, “Faran” river starts at Sinai peninsula
9. EILAT MOUNTAINS
DURATION
6 days
TOTAL DISTANCE
80.5 km / 50 miles
STARTING POINT
Tzehor Faran stream
ENDING POINT
Red Sea, Eilat
