Hiking

Hiking the Holyland: On Derech Ha’Avot, tasting the sweet fruits the spies failed to see

Along Derech Ha’Avot, green grapes and ancient steps evoke memories of the biblical spies, the fruits of the land, and the lesson of being in Israel without fear.

A leafy fig tree, one thing the spies never let themselves taste.
THE VOLCANIC crater lakes of Sete Cidades are among São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes. Ever-changing weather and light made each visit different.

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

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

NATURE VISIT with Ilan organization families.

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


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.

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.

Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot

The KKL-JNF invites Israelis to experience some of its most beautiful water hiking trails across the country.

Nahal HaShofet.

Israeli hiker found dead in Japan after going missing on Mount Asahi

Israeli hiker Tevel Shabtai, 23, was found dead in Japan after going missing during a solo hike in severe weather on Mount Asahi.

Tevel Shabtai, 23, from Modi’in. May 5, 2026.

Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness

Some consider the fox to be wily and cunning. Between children’s fables and Jewish folklore, you might come away thinking this cute, fluffy creature is somehow inferior to other mammals.

THE RISING SUN, the scent of spring flowers on the breeze, the quiet. No matter how dark it still is, no matter how tired I am, I find myself drawn out the door before the rest of the world is awake.

Looking for a challenge with the kids? The desert trail that will surprise you

Nahal Abuv offers a short but challenging route – an unusual family experience suitable for children experienced in hiking and for parents looking for a bit more action on their next trip.

Nahal Abuv

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom

HIKING THE HOLYLAND: Israel's hiking trails are quieter than they used to be. And yet – spring does not wait.

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life

From Alpine adventures to deep history: Exploring Slovakia’s high tatras

Awe-inspiring majesty of High Tatras and Europe’s culture capital showcase wonders of Slovakia.

The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Embark on a breathtaking hike where rocky cliffs, hidden swimming pools, and stunning views of the Dead Sea await. Discover the unexpected beauty of a landscape that’s anything but boring.

ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop

Built onto the cliff face about 70 meters above sea level, the platform requires reservations and non-negotiable staff supervision.

Cliff Cafe.

Israeli teens find dead body on hiking trail, rescue units struggle to help

Rescue forces announced that the operation had been complex, involving a series of rope systems in a difficult environment.

HIKERS ENJOY the Israel National Trail at the dry Amud Stream Nature Reserve, near Kibbutz Hukuk in northern Israel, November 29, 2025.