Hiking

From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel

Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel, where crater lakes, thermal pools, sulfur steam, and old travel habits test their bond 30 years later.

|ByILANA SRAIER-PHILLIPS
THE VOLCANIC crater lakes of Sete Cidades are among São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes. Ever-changing weather and light made each visit different.
LIKE MOST beautiful places in this country, Einot Petzael sits on top of a much older story.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Einot Petzael: The hidden oasis most Israelis don’t know about

Deep in the Jordan Valley lies Einot Petzael, a hidden reserve of clear springs, wildlife, and ancient history from Herod’s Phasaelis to biblical Ataroth, still unknown to most Israelis.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD
NATURE VISIT with Ilan organization families.

Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities

With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
HERE IN Israel, wells and cisterns are everywhere – set into hillsides, hidden under fig trees, tucked behind stone walls in ancient agricultural terraces. Sometimes you can see them. More often you walk right past.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Where the women drew water

Turning back the pages of history, wells appear in the Torah from almost the beginning. As we hike, the signs of that older world are everywhere.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

Israeli hiking trails you should explore this fall

Below, you will find descriptions of three of my favorite hikes that are perfect for the whole family.

OCTOBER 28, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
Agmon Hahula Park

Tzohar launches Shabbat initiative for young hikers on the Israel National Trail

Courtesy of the Tzohar organization, hikers on the Israel National Trail now have the opportunity to experience communal Shabbat meals and prayers on their journey.

OCTOBER 11, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hiking in Mitzpe Ramon

All time record of Israeli hikers set over Sukkot

A record 1.23 million Israelis visited Israel's national parks and nature reserves over Sukkot, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NAHAL TZALMON NATIONAL PARK

Video tour of Israel will reconnect locked-out tourists

Tour guide Josh Levinson plans to hike across the whole State of Israel and document his journey on YouTube.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Josh Levinson at Qaqun, Israel.

Hikes for the high holidays season

The holiday season is a perfect time for hikes in Israel — Here are four free great family-friendly hikes for September.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
HOF HASHARON NATIONAL PARK

First segment of Israel National Trail canceled for safety reasons

The segment of the Israel National Trail between Kibbutz Dan and Tel Hai was a security risk because it went along dangerous roads.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel trail 1

Take a hike up north in Ramat Hanadiv

The Romans were clever enough to recognize this place as a local treasure and build some structures around the spring for leisure, including a few baths, small swimming pools and a spa.

AUGUST 21, 2021ByITZIK MAROM
Ramat Hanadiv and the Ein Zur spring near Zichron Yaakov.

Israelis, Americans team up for NY hiking for people with disabilities

The two organizations are in the midst of 12 days of hiking in New York with teams consisting of people with and without disabilities.

JULY 31, 2021ByHOWARD BLAS
COLTON ROBINSON after a recent modeling photo shoot with FAISR’s Jamie Lassner at Chelsea Piers, New York.

The anglo who taught other anglos about hiking in Israel

Arnold Slyper began hiking in the Jerusalem area as soon as he immigrated seven-and-a-half years ago. This evolved into a website and a book.

JULY 8, 2021ByPENINA HOROWITZ
SHVIL HAMAAYANOT is a popular hiking trail close to Jerusalem, with stunning views of the Judean Mountains along much of its length and several springs along the trail. The start of the hike is only a 20-minute walk from Hadassah Ein Kerem.

Visit Tel Hazor & Korazim National Parks

This visit is also great when combined with a light afternoon hike or a water hike in one of the North’s streams.

MAY 26, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI
Tel Hazor & Korazim