Hike

IDF arrests three Palestinian suspects related to attack on Jewish West Bank hikers

Following the attack, Israeli settlers started a fire in one of the village's homes, according to Army Radio, with a 65-year-old Palestinian evacuated due to smoke inhalation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.
Zaydre Stu Gherman, 80, having climbed Masada.

A milestone birthday: 80-year-old Stuart Gherman climbs Masada

To say that I am proud of Stu does not come close to the way I feel. I never doubted that he could make it to the top. He is truly a role model for our family. 

|ByARLENE GHERMAN
Eyal Keren, aged 58, and his son, Omer Keren, were from Koranit in the Misgav area of northern Israel, and were found dead during a hiking trip in Austria.

Israeli father and son found dead while hiking in Austrian Alps

The two were hiking, with a second son, on the Stubai High Trail in Neustift in Tyrol's Stubai Valley when the father slipped on the wet ground, prompting his son to try and grab him.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
65-year-old Israeli citizen Ilya Rachitsky has been missing since Tuesday, launching a search and rescue effort nearly a week ago

Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada

His family told local authorities that he left around 5 pm local time on Tuesday for a hike toward Whistler’s MacLaurin’s Crossing, on a path he had taken many times during the day. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Five stranded Israelis rescued in Mongolia

The young travelers were stuck for four days on a mountain in Mongolia.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Five Israelis rescued on a mountain in Mongolia

New app locates Palestinian trails for cyclists and hikers

The 'Rihleh' app highlights natural hiking and cycling trails across Jerusalem, featuring notable sites in Palestinian history.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017ByREUTERS
Cyclists ride bicycles near the Dead Sea

Will Israel reopen case in American hiker’s death?

New testimony indicates prosecutors allegedly ignored evidence in death of Ariel Newman

JUNE 1, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
MARK AND ELLEN NEWMAN with Ariel at his high-school graduation a few months before his death.

Family hiking in spring

Sensible precautions ensure happy hikes with the kids

APRIL 20, 2017ByMIRIAM KRESH
Hula Valley: Watching cranes fly above: Watching cranes fly above

10 Healthy Tips For People Who Love Hiking

FEBRUARY 14, 2017ByMEIGHAN SEMBRANO
The Jerusalem Post

Son succumbs to hiking accident wounds days after father

Omri Nir fell to his death Friday trying to save his 10-year-old who died yesterday.

DECEMBER 11, 2016ByELIYAHU KAMISHER, SHARON UDASIN
Hikers in the desert

Disabled hikers take on the rough Negev terrain

75 Canadians visit Israel for OneFamily hike.

NOVEMBER 5, 2016ByTAMARA ZIEVE
OneFamily’s annual CrossIsrael hike

Parks authority launches 50 new hiking paths, revamped vision

Trails will now be categorized as those for families, those meant for hikers, those for cycling and 4x4 travel and those accessible to people with disabilities.

FEBRUARY 23, 2015BySHARON UDASIN
The view from Apollonia National Park, one of the trails tailored for disabled access and families

Chasing waterfalls

Now that the rain has subsided, it’s time to get out of the house and investigate where all the water’s gone.

JANUARY 22, 2015ByMEITAL SHARABI
The 10-meter waterfall in Nahal Banyas

Cool cavernous caves

Take advantage of hot summer days by visiting Israel’s many hollows.

JULY 10, 2014ByMEITAL SHARABI
An adventurous trek, the Hurvat Madras cave requires some belly crawling through its narrow passageways.