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  • Die Hängebrücke
    Die Hängebrücke Photo: Dorontalmi, CC BY
  • Wandern auf dem Israel National Trail
    Wandern auf dem Israel National Trail Photo: Dafna Tal, Israeli Ministry of Tourism
  • Wandern auf dem Israel National Trail
    Wandern auf dem Israel National Trail Photo: Dafna Tal, Israeli Ministry of Tourism
  • Grüne Vegetation im Norden Israels Photo: Itamar Grinberg, Israeli Ministry of Tourism
  • Faszination Israel - zum ersten Mal hautnah erlebt Photo: Thomas Stachelhaus, Thomas Stachelhaus
  • Eine schlauchbrücke Photo: Udi Steinwell, CC BY, http://www.pikiwiki.org.il
  • Grüner Norden Photo: Itamar Grinberg, Israeli Ministry of Tourism
  • Das Biblische Taubental Photo: Lena Wiesler, Outdooractive Editors
  • Natural rock arch in Timna Park Photo: Dafna Tal, goisrael.at
  • Photo: Meira Arbel, http://www.pikiwiki.org.il
  • Die Landschaft Photo: Udi Steinwell, CC BY, http://www.pikiwiki.org.il
  • Photo: Tal Schindele, Outdooractive Editors
  • Blick auf den See Genezareth Photo: Itamar Grinberg, Israeli Ministry of Tourism
  • Baden im Toten Meer Photo: Itamar Grinberg, Go Israel – Israel Ministry of Tourism
  • Wandern durch Salomons Säulen Photo: Dafna Tal, Israeli Ministry of Tourism

Hikes in Israel

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Israel

Wandern im Timna Nationalpark
Hiking Route · Hevel Eielot
Circular hike through Timna National Park
Premium content Difficulty moderate
1
14 km
4:00 h
254 m
254 m
Varied hike in the Timna National Park in the Negev Desert to several fascinating geological sites made of red-brown, mineral-enriched sandstone
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Camels grazing in the date grove
Hiking Route · Ein Gedi
Circular hike in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve at the Dead Sea
recommended route Difficulty moderate
1
6.9 km
4:00 h
490 m
491 m
Varied hike in the Ein Gedi nature reserve between the mountains of the Judean Desert in the west and the Dead Sea in the east
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Masada von oben
Hiking Route · Masada
Hike to the rock fortress of Masada
Premium content Difficulty moderate
7.3 km
3:45 h
466 m
466 m
Historical hike to the fortress plateau of Masada with its numerous historical excavations and a fantastic view over the desert and the Dead Sea
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The Montfort Fortress
Hiking Route · Montfort 
From Mitzpe Goren to the Montfort fortress
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.2 km
1:35 h
224 m
217 m
A hiking route that starts at the Montfort observatory, passes through Nahal Kaziv and reaches the ruins of the Montfort fortress and back the same way.
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Hikers on the Hadassah Trail
Hiking Route · Yerushalayim (Jerusalem)
Hadassa Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
6.6 km
1:56 h
150 m
142 m
A circular walking track of short-medium length that surrounds the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital.
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Hiking Route · Negevwüste
A trip to the Pillars of Solomon through the Temple of Hathor
recommended route Difficulty easy
0.8 km
0:23 h
48 m
44 m
A short and easy circular tour, but packed with the stunning desert landscapes that characterize Timna Park
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Hiking Route · Kiryat Ata
Kiryat Ata Hiking Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
13.7 km
3:44 h
283 m
144 m
A walking trail of short-medium length connecting the city of Kiryat Ata to the Kiryat Ata forest.
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Hiking Route · Hevel Eielot
Spiral Hill
recommended route Difficulty easy
1 km
0:17 h
54 m
22 m
A short easy trip with lovely and panoramic desert views in the Timna Reserve near Eilat
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Hiking Route · Negevwüste
Ein Avdat
recommended route Difficulty easy
1.3 km
0:32 h
120 m
4 m
A spectacular desert walking track in the Ein Avdat National Park, a true oasis.
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The path back from the bird's hide in the center of Hefer Reed
Hiking Route · Sharon
Reed dug
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.1 km
1:01 h
16 m
16 m
An easy and surprising circular tour starting from Kibbutz Horesh in the Sharon region towards the spectacular Hefer Reservoir
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NC-D4 (Without Ardon) by Regina
January 14, 2023 · Community
great Tour, relaxing but wonderful
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When did you do this route? January 11, 2023
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NC-D2-A by Regina
January 14, 2023 · Community
great tour, amazing view
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When did you do this route? January 10, 2023
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NC-D1 by Regina
January 14, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? January 08, 2023
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