Hiking in Israel

Israel Travel Guide takes you on a ride through the various options for Adventure and Recreation in Israel. Hiking in Israel is one of the popular modes of adventure and recreation. The rugged landscape and rocky terrains give ample opportunity for the tourists to go Hiking in Israel. Israel has numerous options for hiking like mountains, forests and deserts. There are groups who conduct such hikes in Israel.

The Negav and Dead Sea comprise about majority of the land in Israel and there are some of the best desert hiking trails and roads in the world. Hiking in the deserts is an experience to last you a lifetime. The main hiking trail in the deserts of Israel is in Har Tzfahot near Eilat. There are many routes that you can take while you are Hiking in Israel. However the shortest route from Har Tzfahot is somewhat round and it is easily accessible by bus. But if you want to get the maximum of your hike, then it’s advisable for you to take the longer route to enjoy the scenic beauty of Israel.

The other popular trail for Hiking in Israel is through the lush green forests. The main attractions of forest hikes are the various beautiful and exotic flora and fauna of the forests. The places where forest hikes are worth visiting are Nahal Meron in the Galilee, Har Eitan in the Jerusalem hills, Mapal Gilabon in Nahal Gilabon. These mountain hikes take you through the flower filled valleys and beautiful villages dotted here and there. Gurgling springs come out of the hillside adding to the charm of the forests.

In Israel only you will get hikes which take you through numerous caves of Merkaz-le-heker-mearot in cave in Har Sdom (Mt. Sodom). The caves and the mountains are completely made of salt and they are 5km long! The caves are full of stalagmite, stalactites’, giant salt crystals hanging from the ceiling of the caves. Hiking in Israel is an enchanting and enticing journey through varied topographies and terrains, and will have you well acquainted with the geography of the country.