Ancient Usha was a city in Western Galilee, known as one of the sitting places of the Sanhedrin. And today we are going to visit it. Map Ancient Usha is located near Kiryat Ata and Shefaram, specifically, by road #70 and Somekh Interchange. The easiest way to reach this spot is by entering “Ancient Usha”…
Rosh HaAyin Forest has hiking trails, including the Wildflowers Trail and Even HaEzer Hill track. Also, there are picnic areas and viewpoints. Map Rosh HaAyin Forest is located in Rosh HaAyin, near the Rosh HaAyin east interchange on road #5. And here is a map of Rosh HaAyin Forest (photo of the KKL sign): Note:…
Ayalon-Canada Park near Latrun has hiking tracks, cycling trails, places for a picnic, viewpoints, and ruins from various periods. Map Ayalon-Canada Park is near the Latrun interchange between roads #1 and #3. And here is a map by KKL of Ayalon-Canada Park: Note: you can click on the map to enlarge it. Trails The water…
When driving to northern Israel, most people are looking for a place for a break. And here is a list of attractions on the way. Northern Israel is a broad definition, and you might be driving to Beit Shean, Sea of Galilee, or Kiryat Shmona. Thus, I will list all places north of Netanya and…
Kule Forest (Givat Koah Forest) near Elad offers hiking trails, picnic areas, memorials, ruins, and even a Roman mausoleum. Note: sometimes Kule Forest is also called Elad Forest. Map Kule Forest (Givat Koah Forest) is located south of Elad, near Rosh Haayin. Enter “Givat Koah Forest” into the navigation app to get there. You can…
Horvat Burgin at Adulam forest offers a short loop trail where you will see archaeological remains and visit caves and hideout dens. Notes: Map Burgin Ruins are near Beit Shemesh, close to Beit Guvrin National Park. There are many excellent trails in this area. And though it is about halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,…