Hiking in Israel
For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Israel. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hiking routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Israel
Hiking Route
· Masada
Hike to the rock fortress of Masada
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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
Hiking Route
· Hevel Eielot
Circular hike through Timna National Park
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Difficulty
moderate
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
Pilgrim Walk
· Israel
Jerusalem Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
44.2 km
19:40 h
979 m
979 m
Varied two-day walking tour to the most important sites and sights in and around Jerusalem
City Walking
· Yerushalayim (Jerusalem)
City tour through the Old City of Jerusalem
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Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
1:30 h
97 m
105 m
Culturally and historically interesting city tour through the Old City of Jerusalem, passing the most important sights.
Pilgrim Walk
· Kinneret
On the Gospel Trail from Kibbutz Lavi to the Sea of Galilee
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Difficulty
moderate
14.5 km
4:30 h
103 m
558 m
Varied hike on the "Gospel Trail" from Kibbutz Lavi to the Sea of Galilee. Today's trail is also part of the Jerusalem Trail, which leads up to Jerusalem.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Israel
Israel National Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
1,009.8 km
282:18 h
19,418 m
19,592 m
The extremely varied long-distance hiking trail Israel National Trail (INT) connects the towns of Dan in the north and Eilat in the south of Israel. It winds through impressive landscapes and makes the hearts of long-distance hikers beat faster. From rolling green hills and stretches of beach, to inhabited and agricultural regions, to impassable gorges and sand and stone deserts, there are diverse sections of trail to be found here.
City Walking
· Yerushalayim (Jerusalem)
Israel Museum, Knesset and Yad Vashem - City Tour in Jerusalem
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Difficulty
easy
6.5 km
2:00 h
88 m
74 m
Culturally and historically interesting tour in West Jerusalem with visits to the Israeli Parliament, the Israel Museum and the Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem.
Pilgrim Walk
· West Bank
Through the Wadi Qelt to St. George's Monastery
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5 km
3:00 h
175 m
2 m
Varied hike from east to west through the green Wadi Qelt, rich in water and bordered by high rock faces, towards Jerusalem.
Hiking Route
· Ein Gedi
Circular hike in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve at the Dead Sea
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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
Hiking Route
· West Bank
Through the Judean Desert on the Sugar Trail
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Difficulty
difficult
16 km
6:00 h
691 m
216 m
A varied hike on the old "Sugar Trail" through the barren and dry desert landscape from the Dead Sea towards Jerusalem.
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Pilgrim Walk
· Kinneret
On the Gospel Trail from Kibbutz Lavi to the Sea of Galilee
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
103 m
Descent
558 m
Varied hike on the "Gospel Trail" from Kibbutz Lavi to the Sea of Galilee. Today's trail is also part of the Jerusalem Trail, which leads up to ...
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Pilgrim Walk
· West Bank
Through the Wadi Qelt to St. George's Monastery
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
175 m
Descent
2 m
Varied hike from east to west through the green Wadi Qelt, rich in water and bordered by high rock faces, towards Jerusalem.
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Hiking Route
· Hevel Eielot
Circular hike through Timna National Park
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
254 m
Descent
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
from Lena Wiesler,
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Long-Distance Hiking
· Israel
Israel National Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
1,009.8 km
Duration
282:18 h
Ascent
19,418 m
Descent
19,592 m
The extremely varied long-distance hiking trail Israel National Trail (INT) connects the towns of Dan in the north and Eilat in the south of Israel.
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Pilgrim Walk
· Kinneret
On the Gospel Trail from Kibbutz Lavi to the Sea of Galilee
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
103 m
Descent
558 m
Varied hike on the "Gospel Trail" from Kibbutz Lavi to the Sea of Galilee. Today's trail is also part of the Jerusalem Trail, which leads up to ...
from Lena Wiesler,
Outdooractive Premium
Pilgrim Walk
· Israel
Jerusalem Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
44.2 km
Duration
19:40 h
Ascent
979 m
Descent
979 m
Varied two-day walking tour to the most important sites and sights in and around Jerusalem
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NC-D4 (Without Ardon) by Regina
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January 14, 2023
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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
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January 14, 2023
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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
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Photo: Regina H., Community
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January 14, 2023
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When did you do this route? January 08, 2023
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