Hiking

More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided

A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.

|ByBEN-GURION UNIVERSITY
A total of 288 cameras placed at various distances from the trails recorded wildlife before, during, and after the disturbance.
You have earned the good water flowing here from every direction fair and square. The large waterfall.

Ein Bokek like you’ve never seen it: The wet trail almost completely empty of hikers

There are always hikers along the short, wet route in Nahal Bokek. Want a little peace and quiet? This is the time to discover a circular version of it.

|ByEYAL SHAPIRA
Solomon’s Pools.

Hikers return to Bar Kokhba site for the first time since Oct. 7

Thousands joined Kfar Etzion Field School tours from the Dead Sea to Wadi Fuqin, highlighting the reopening of Tel Battir for the first time since the war.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot

The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

|ByESTHER DAVIS

Roads and trails close due to floods in south of Israel

Strong rains and storms in Israel's South caused excessive flooding.

JANUARY 1, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Screenshot of flooding at Nahal Paran.

Storm Carmel: How to stay safe

Various Israeli organizations published warnings of dangers that could be caused by the storm.

DECEMBER 20, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People take cover from the rain as they walk on Jaffa Road in the city center of Jerusalem on December 20, 2021.

Ein Gedi – A hiker’s paradise

The Judean desert and the Dead Sea region offer a charming combination of geography, the natural world and pampering pleasure, and are great for a winter getaway.

DECEMBER 11, 2021ByITSIK MAROM
Ein Gedi waterfall

Fall in Israel: Where to hike?

Now is one of the best times of year to experience the change in season in Israel’s nature reserves and national parks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
Nahal Amud Nature Reserve

Israeli hiking trails you should explore this fall

Below, you will find descriptions of three of my favorite hikes that are perfect for the whole family.

OCTOBER 28, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
Agmon Hahula Park

Tzohar launches Shabbat initiative for young hikers on the Israel National Trail

Courtesy of the Tzohar organization, hikers on the Israel National Trail now have the opportunity to experience communal Shabbat meals and prayers on their journey.

OCTOBER 11, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hiking in Mitzpe Ramon

All time record of Israeli hikers set over Sukkot

A record 1.23 million Israelis visited Israel's national parks and nature reserves over Sukkot, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NAHAL TZALMON NATIONAL PARK

Video tour of Israel will reconnect locked-out tourists

Tour guide Josh Levinson plans to hike across the whole State of Israel and document his journey on YouTube.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Josh Levinson at Qaqun, Israel.

Hikes for the high holidays season

The holiday season is a perfect time for hikes in Israel — Here are four free great family-friendly hikes for September.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
HOF HASHARON NATIONAL PARK

First segment of Israel National Trail canceled for safety reasons

The segment of the Israel National Trail between Kibbutz Dan and Tel Hai was a security risk because it went along dangerous roads.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel trail 1