Our 12 favorite cycling trails through israel israel21c. When they are not, you can consult the map and guide in the red book. The israel national trail visit israel visit israel. The israel national trail shvil israel is a national project, paving a marked and safe hiking route across the country. Inaugurated in 1996, the israel national trail traverses israel from kibbutz dan in the north to the eilat field school in the south. Its northern end is at dan, near the lebanese border in the far north of the country, and it extends to eilat at the southernmost tip of israel on the red sea, a length of 1,015 km 631 mi. The entire trail will take at least 2 months to hike.
Israel national trail kibbutz dan 2020 all you need to. However, there is currently somewhat of a scarcity of online resources for hikers. The israel national trail int is a 597 mile long 955 km hiking trail that crosses the entire country of israel, north to south, running from the city of dan on the lebanese border to eilat on the red sea. Over 900km long, the route is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the nature and community in israel. Day by day trails sections we divided the israel national trail to 48 sections, some of them are shorter then the others according to the section s difficulty. The israel national trail inaugurated in 1995, the israel national trail int is a 680 mile 1,100 km trail that crosses the entire country of israel from north to south, passing a variety of natural and human landscapes, exposing hikers to israel s many ecosystems and habitats. The jesus trail guide second edition israel national trail. This list of sections is synchronized with the sections detailed in the book by jacob saar and yagil hankin israel national trail and the jerusalem trail hike. The singletracktrail, rated as moderate, is part of the partially completed israel national biking trail.
Mayim bialik calls it a fascinating journey and beautiful exploration of self and identity. The trail offers remarkable variety, winding through deserts, forests and mountains, as well as providing access to historical and. I went through and placed a point on the map to show where i slept each night, plus other relevant sites and trail sections i skipped. Sometimes also called the int israel national trail is approximately 1100 km long. It is the ultimate israeli hiking experience, and you can do it easily with the guide that simply has all you need. People hiking a short section of the trail for one or two days might not need all of this.
This full and comprehensive guide includes 62 topographical maps 1. Hike along the world famous hiking trails of northern israel, from the mediterranean sea to the sea of galilee, from nazareth to capernaum in the footsteps of jesus, through the biblical landscapes and quaint rural communities which have made the galilee world famous or in. More on the israel national hiking trail later in this article. The elite academy program is a lifechanging threeyear scholarship in israel program cofunded by the state of israel and the jewish agency for.
Hiking the israel national trail int information, advice and tips. Israel national trail and the jerusalem trail 2011 by jacob saar. In addition to hiking the int several times, he has hiked the jesus trail and every long trail in israel. The israel national trail int crosses historic places, archeological sites and unique landscapes while it zigzags its way from the northern border with lebanon to the red sea through the sea of galilee region, nazareth, haifa, tel aviv, jerusalem, masada, the dead sea and the negev desert.
Id love to urge everyone with an interest to consider hiking this trail, and offer as encouragement that its very doable, in terms of physical effort and logistics. Israel national trail and the jerusalem trail 2011 book depository. The israel national trail int crosses historic places, archeological sites and unique landscapes while it zigzags its way from the northern border with lebanon to the red sea through the sea of galilee, nazareth, haifa, tel aviv, jerusalem, masada, dead sea, the judean desert and the negev desert. It is detailed and accurate, and frequently updated. This list of sections is synchronized with the sections detailed in the book by jacob saar and yagil hankin israel national trail and the jerusalem trail hike the land of israe l, for your convenience. You can hike its entire length, or just selected sections of your choice. Jacob is the author of the israel national trail guide in both english and hebrew. Ultimate northern israel hiking tours tourist israel. Every few metres there is an israel national trail sign, usually on a. After this part, the israel national trail continues through the sharon plain, gush dan, and shephelah areas during which hikers can take a relaxing break by veering off to any of a number of coastal cities such as tel aviv and jaffa. This book is absolutely necessary for anyone hiking the israel national trail. Because the southern section of the trail passes through many. The full guide to the israel national trail third edition, 2016.
The jesus trail passes through nazareth, cana, the mount of beatitudes, the sea of galilee and capernaum. The first section of the israel trail is one of my favorite hikes in israel. As the int, the trail is planned to pass through changing scenery, including a unique desert route, important historical sites, as well as urban riding in the cities of jerusalem and telaviv. For those of you interested in hiking the trail, one book is all you needisrael national trail and the jerusalem trail by jacob saar and yagil henkin. The israel national trail crosses israel from end to end and covers a distance of 1100 km 683 miles.
The israeli national bicycle trail is a national project that wishes to create a km of marked bicycle trail crossing israel in a similar route to the int. Inspired by the appalachian trail in the united states, the int was the brainchild of journalist avraham tamir who hiked its us counterpart back in the 1980s. The israel national trail is one of the most exciting hikes in the world, expanding over kilometres from the north to the south of israel. Israel national trail third edition 2016 hike the land of israel if you are planning to hike the int, we recommend that you look at this book. The trail is the brainchild of appalachian trail hiker avraham tamir, realized under the direction of ori devir, then the director of the society for the protection of nature in israel spni. Israel national trail a complete guide to hiking the int bex band. My israel trail is a book about aryeh greens trek alone across the km israel trail, getting over an unwanted divorce. You can continue hiking on the israel national trail and be baptized in the jordan river, climb mount tabor and ascend mount precipice. The israel bike trail is a trail for mountain bikers in israel. It will be composed of 27 segments, passing through jerusalem, tel aviv, and the golan heights. From the northernmost point to jerusalem in three weeks is a bit of stretch certainly too much if you want to stop along the way and enjoy the beauty of the land you are hiking the trail is safe and it is not unusual for small groups of one, two or three people to hike nor is it unusual to find a small group 34 of 1820 year old.
Israel national trail the israel national trail forum. Israel national trail third edition 2016 hike the land of israel jacob saar on. The trail stretches from the dan kibbutz, near the lebanese border, to eilat on the gulf of aqaba, and was named by national geographic as one of the 20 best epic hiking trails in the world. The negev desert, arguably one of the prettiest parts of the trail, is where the most planning is required. The int is a hiking trail that combines previously marked trails and is marked along its entire length some km, from beit usishkin near kibbutz dan, in the north, descending to eilat in the south. Its dusk on the 600mile israel national trail, a footpath that ambles from the countrys southern border with egypt all the way north to the edge of lebanon. It is 1,100 kilometers long and is divided into 45 sections. Natan sharansky celebrates the authors engaging passion and persistence. The trail starts at beit ussishkin, a small nature museum at kibbutz dan. The israel national trail is one of the most exciting hikes in the world, expanding over kilometers from the north to the south of israel.
Regions and sections of the israel trail the israel national trail is divided into 44 sections which we have categorized by 8 geographic regions of israel. The green line showing the trails approximate route was not drawn by me i got it from. The israel national bicycles trail the israel national. Day by day trails sections the israel national trail experience. Some sections can be completed in day trips or over the weekend. The israel national trail runs through netanya, so if youre keen to get a good hike in, whilst you are in town a short stroll on the int is your best bet.
Hiking the jesus trail is a once in a lifetime experience for every christian. The trail in this region is so poorly marked that i fell off the trail twice and drifted into darkness. A good quick overview of what to expect, with recommendations for the best time to hike certain sections. The green line indicates the route of the israel national trail, while the blue line represents the golan heights trail. When complete, the trail will extend over 1,200 kilometers across israel, like the israel national trail, from eilat to mount hermon. The weather these days is just perfect for running well, perfect for almost anything. The israel trail starts in the north next to kibbutz dan and ends at tel hai.
If you are planning to hike the int, we recommend that you purchase this book. The trail was blazed through a variety of natural and human landscapes, exposing hikers to israels many ecosystems and habitats. The israel national trail is one of the best ways to see and experience israel if you love nature and love hiking. Note that you can hike more than one section in a day according to your judgement and pace. Israel national trail and the jerusalem trail hike the land of israel. The red book israel national trail third edition 2016 hike the land of israel if you are planning to hike the int, we recommend that you look at this book.
The book contains everything from detailed maps and. The trail stretches from kibbutz dan, near the israellebanon border, to eilat on the gulf of aqaba. Join our israel trail to make it your israel trail. Inaugurated in 1995, the israel national trail int is a 680 mile 1,100 km trail that crosses the entire country from north to south. This is a good summary of the contrast between industrialized israel and the int. The maps along with daybyday trail descriptions and tips make this guide your onestop shop and all you need to hike the israel national trail. Israels trail is relatively new, officially opening in 1995. Israel is truly a hikers paradise, from waterfalls and lush green mountains to caves and salt mountains, and even canyons in the desert.
Beeri green route this circular route through the beeri hills of. Despite its miniature size, israel is blessed with several amazing and diverse longdistance hiking trails. Yeti thru hikes israel national trail videos, and brief descriptions of many areas. In december 2014, eight sections, spanning 400 km from mitzpe ramon to eilat, were open for riding. Avraham tamir, was inspired by his hike through the appalachian trail and so, he brought this vision home to israel. For those willing to invest time, sweat and blisters, the israel trail, a 620mile route running the length of the country from the waters of the red sea to the israellebanon frontier, offers an. Inaugurated in 1995, the israel national trail int is a 680 mile 1,100 km trail that crosses the entire country of israel from north to south, passing a variety of natural and human landscapes, exposing hikers to israels many ecosystems and habitats. Walking the entire trail takes several months, full time. Trail running training on israel national trail int. The israel bike trail part of the israel national trail project is a. Saars book has all the topographical maps you will need, in addition to. Day by day trails sections the israel national trail.