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.

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

Solomon’s Pools.

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

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

IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot


Ancient biblical and historical texts come alive through hiking

We wish you exciting explorations and discoveries on your journeys in the land of Israel with your Tanach and ancient history books in hand.

 THE WRITERS visit the Hasmonean Palace excavations in Jericho

What are the best water hikes in Israel?

Below, you will find a few suggestions for the best water hikes all over the country - something perfect for a hot summer day.

 YEHUDIYA Nature Reserve.

Why I always choose to vacation in Israel -opinion

Although practically, most rabbis allow vacation travel outside of Israel, the message our rabbis have taught is clear; every moment in Israel is precious.

 BOATING ON Lake Kinneret: Israel isn’t only a place of history; it is a land of fun and recreation as well

This oleh retired in Israel and began leading a Jerusalem hiking club

Physician, hiker and history buff, Arnold Slyper has found his niche - sever niches, actually - in Israel: Hiking.

 AT LEFT with wife, Judy, in the Ein Kerem Valley with the In and Around Jerusalem Hiking Club.

Jerusalem's best, family friendly activities

From indoor amusement parks to zoos to interactive museums, Jerusalem may just be Israel’s most kid-friendly city. A comprehensive guide for all the family.

 AWAITING THEIR turn to ride Discovery 360, one of Magic Kass’s many rides.

Hiking and biking in Israel's Golan Heights for the greater good

The Ramah Bike Ride and Hiking Trip: Five days through the Golan Heights in support of the camp’s Tikvah disabilities inclusion programs.

 RAMAH BIKE RIDERS climbing on the Golan Heights during the recent Ramah Bike Ride and Hiking Trip.

Passover: Nature destinations in Israel's North suffer congestion - report

The Passover holiday is a popular vacation time for many Israelis, with schools being off and many others taking time off from work.

 Lake Kinneret

Safety and health tips for Passover from United Hatzalah

United Hatzalah is taking the opportunity to send out a public service announcement with health and safety tips regarding the holiday covering everything from cleaning to hiking

 A woman in Beit Shemesh receives a package of matza and grape juice from a United Hatzalah volunteer with the Ten Kavod project ahead of Passover

Hiking in Israel: Much more than a walk - opinion

No matter what your age, if you are reasonably healthy and not yet a hiker, we encourage you to start now.

 HIKERS TRAVERSE the Wadi Katlav trail in the Jerusalem Hills.

Hiking with the hassidim - opinion

My new hassidic friends and I became members of the Jewish people again, a people continuously redeeming itself from the petty bigotries of our righteous ignorance.

MEN SEARCH the cloak room for their jackets at a mass gathering of Satmar Hassidim in New York