Hiking in Israel
February 24, 2011 3:09 PM Subscribe
Good places to hike in Israel?
I'm looking for good places to hike within 75-90 minute drive of Tel Aviv. I like hikes that are 3-5 hours in length, roundtrip. Willing to drive up to Haifa or down to the northern desert.
A few catches:
-Would like to stay within the Green Line (pre-1967 Israel).
-Planning on going Saturday, so public transportation is probably not an option.
-Willing to rent a car and drive there.
Going in March so would like places with good weather. A hike to a summit is preferred but not necessary.
Thanks!
I'm looking for good places to hike within 75-90 minute drive of Tel Aviv. I like hikes that are 3-5 hours in length, roundtrip. Willing to drive up to Haifa or down to the northern desert.
A few catches:
-Would like to stay within the Green Line (pre-1967 Israel).
-Planning on going Saturday, so public transportation is probably not an option.
-Willing to rent a car and drive there.
Going in March so would like places with good weather. A hike to a summit is preferred but not necessary.
Thanks!
I was going to say Ein Gedi as well.
I remember a gorgeous hike up near Haifa, in a wooded area with a waterfall, but it was about twelve years ago and I'm sorry to say I don't remember anything specific enough to help you find it.
Also, I found that Machtesh Ramon is so much more vast, with so much more color, than I'd imagined. Wish I'd been able to do some more extended hiking there. It's a crater, rather than a summit, but well worth the trip.
posted by bassjump at 7:57 PM on February 24, 2011
I remember a gorgeous hike up near Haifa, in a wooded area with a waterfall, but it was about twelve years ago and I'm sorry to say I don't remember anything specific enough to help you find it.
Also, I found that Machtesh Ramon is so much more vast, with so much more color, than I'd imagined. Wish I'd been able to do some more extended hiking there. It's a crater, rather than a summit, but well worth the trip.
posted by bassjump at 7:57 PM on February 24, 2011
Nahal Yehudia is a great water hike within the Green Line. Might be chilly in March, so check the weather.
posted by -->NMN.80.418 at 9:25 PM on February 24, 2011
posted by -->NMN.80.418 at 9:25 PM on February 24, 2011
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