Nahal Dishon to Mount Meron
A green and impressive section, about 14 km, recommended to split over two days.
Hikes
Ideas for a day outdoors near the apartment — the Israel Trail, Sea-to-Sea Trail, Nahal Amud and Upper Galilee routes.
Long-distance routes
Israel Trail
Mount Meron summit
Ridge walking through ruins, orchards and historic points of interest.
Meron to Nahal Amud
A route through springs, natural woodland, pools and historic sites.
History and spirit
Old Safed
Water in nature
Springs
Ein Alva
A spring near Kerem Ben Zimra, with a short walk from the parking area.
Ein Aravot
A clear spring on the Israel Trail, with another pool for wading.
Ein Chelev
A small arranged pool with benches, at a meeting point of Israel Trail routes.
Ein Dubav
A hidden spring inside a cave, with a wide pool and special surroundings.
Ein Yir'on
A spring beneath a large fig tree, on a dirt road near Kibbutz Yir'on.
Ein Lior
A relatively accessible spring near Ein Zeitim Junction.
Short routes
Hikes
Mount Meron summit trail
A beautiful circular walk of about one hour.
Nahal Amud Upper
Springs, pools, orchards and ancient flour mills.
Bar'am National Park
A Talmudic-era synagogue and historic site in a Galilee landscape.
Birya Fortress
Views of the Galilee, Golan and Hermon, with a rich historical story.
Open views
Viewpoints
Mount Adir
A viewpoint at 1,006 meters toward southern Lebanon.
Mount Meron summit
A spectacular viewpoint from 1,200 meters, with a picnic area and circular trail.
Birya Fortress–Mount Canaan
Views toward the Galilee, Golan and Hermon, especially beautiful at sunset.