KKL-JNF recently reopened Blue Valley Park (Emek HaTchelet) in Safed. And it has easy trails for families and harder ones for experienced hikers. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 Tracks3 Opening Hours4 Entrance Fee5 Contact Information6 About7 The Pools8 The Northern Route8.1 The Blue Spring8.2 Hasil Spring9 The Southern Track9.1 Al-Afya Spring9.2 The Viewpoint9.3 The Waterfall10…
Today we are going to review the best hiking maps of Israel. Let’s begin! Table of Contents1 Paper Hiking Maps1.1 Israel National Trail2 Digital Hiking Maps Paper Hiking Maps Smartphones entered our life not that long ago. And before that, we used paper maps (as you can see from the featured photo, I am still…
Tel Lachish is associated with the Biblical city of Lachish. And in the Kingdom of Judah, Lachish was second in importance only to Jerusalem. Table of Contents1 Map2 Tracks3 Visitor Center4 The Battle Of Lachish5 History5.1 The Canaanite city5.2 The Israelite city6 Tel Lachish6.1 City Gate6.2 The Lachish Letters6.3 The Palace7 Sennacherib’s Prism8 Sennacherib’s Campaign8.1…
Makhtesh Ramon Visitors Center in Mitzpe Ramon tells the story of the first Israeli astronaut and the Ramon crater. Note: you can find additional information at Mitzpe Ramon and Makhtesh Ramon. Table of Contents1 Map2 Parking3 Contact Information4 Colonel Ilan Ramon5 Geology6 Fauna6.1 What Animals Can Be Found in Makhtesh Ramon?6.2 Predators6.3 Reptiles6.4 Vultures7 Roof…
Hai-Bar Yotvata was established to cultivate the breeding of animals mentioned in the Bible and other endangered desert animals. Note: for additional information about animals and wildlife, check out Zoos and Aquariums in Israel. Table of Contents1 Map2 Opening Hours3 Campsite4 Open Area5 Fauna6 The Predator Center7 Summary Map Hai-Bar Yotvata is about 35 km north…
Neot Kedumim is a Biblical landscape reserve near Modiin. And you can explore this nature reserve using two tracks. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 Tracks3 Opening Hours4 Entrance Fee5 Coupons6 Contact Information7 About Neot Kedumim7.1 What is a Biblical Landscape Reserve?7.2 How did we create a Biblical Garden?7.3 What can you do at a Biblical…