The Best Hiking in Israel
Looking for the best hiking in Israel? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Israel. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Israel
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Be'er Sheva, Israel
Take in a Sunrise at Mt. Masada
5.02.5 miBefore it was known for its sunrise, Masada was an ancient fortress atop a mountain plateau constructed under the rule of King Herod the Great sometime between 37 and 31 BCE. Long story short, as the story goes Masada fell to the Romans in 73 CE after the Jewish Zealots running the fortress slay...Read more -
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Hike through Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
5.04 mi / 500 ft gainEin Gedi was declared a nature reserve in 1971. The oasis is one of the most important in Israel. There is a hiking path that winds its way up the canyon, which begins at 1300 feet below sea level and climbs to 600 feet above sea level.As you hike up the trail you soon see small waterfalls and wi...Read more -
Migdal, Israel
Hike up Mt. Arbel
5.03 mi / 500 ft gainThere are multiple ways to reach the top of Mt Arbel. You can ascend the Mountain from the south as part of the Israel National Trail or the west as part of the Jesus Trail. However, you can also park at the top and explore the magnificent views of Mt. Arbel. Connecting a few of the walking trail...Read more -
Jerusalem, Israel
Hike the Lower Wadi Qelt to Jericho
4 miWadi Qelt is a word that stands for valley or stream. The Lower Wadi Qelt trail begins on top of what can be described as a canyon and brings you down to the stream that passes by St. George’s Monastery.Starting from the parking lot trailhead, you will follow a steep and roughly paved road down i...Read more