Gold-DateA great spot for your next date
Springs, lookouts, parks, and covered spots for rainy or hot days. Every place was found and checked by the community.
A joint project of the מקומות יפים לדייטים ("Beautiful Places for Dates") community and Gold-Date
Jerusalem areaEin Yael
According to the official website, the site is currently closed due to the security situation. It is recommended to check before heading out.
A stunning spot for a view over the Jerusalem hills. Private visitors are welcome only on open days.
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Jerusalem areaYad Kennedy
According to KKL (update from 14.7.2026), the Yad Kennedy memorial is closed to visitors due to safety issues. The forest and parking lot are open.
At Yad Kennedy, there is a large memorial structure (covered), surrounded by benches and views of the green Jerusalem Hills. Yad Kennedy has restrooms and parking, and is open from 8:00–16:00. (The Pi
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Jerusalem areaMount of Olives Lookout
In the past, there have been stone-throwing and violent incidents on the Mount of Olives. It is better to come during the day, and check the situation before heading out.
The lookout at the top of Har HaZeitim is a stone plaza above the ancient Jewish cemetery, below the Seven Arches Hotel. From here you can see the Old City walls, Har HaBayit and the golden Dome of th
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Jerusalem areaIndependence Park
According to a municipality announcement from May 2026, major renovation work is underway in the park and is expected to last about a year and a half, and according to Wikipedia it is fenced off and closed to the public. It is worth checking before you go.
A beautiful park with seating areas, a small water canal, restrooms, and shade
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Jerusalem areaMishkenot Sha'ananim
Grass and benches in the neighborhood
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Jerusalem areaEin HaMesaya'at Spring
The water tunnel is closed to visitors, and the site is not an authorized swimming area.
A sweet spring with a shade sail and several seating areas around it
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Jerusalem areaEin Tut
A tiny spring, shaded by a tree, with a small swing
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Jerusalem areaEin Kerem - The Nikba Circle
The spot is in the heart of Ein Kerem, next to Mary's Spring (Ma'ayan Miriam), the spring around which the village developed. The spring has a nikba—a tunnel hewn into the rock to increase the water f
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Jerusalem areaDanya Park
A community recreation area with lawns, shade trees, a playground, and picnic tables
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Jerusalem areaLifta
It is not clear to us whether entering the abandoned buildings and staying there after dark is permitted. Do not enter the buildings, and it is a good idea to check before you head out.
An abandoned Arab village situated next to a spring at the entrance to Jerusalem. A relatively large spring with an attached water tunnel. There are places to sit in the shade, and you can also walk d
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Jerusalem areaEmek Tzurim National Park
A beautiful and quiet place, there are benches and trees
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Jerusalem areaNahal Katlav
A short hike in the Jerusalem Hills, mostly shaded.
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Jerusalem areaJerusalem Forest
A nice and quiet spot. Inside a grove of trees, there is shade, benches, and a trash can. Suitable for a picnic and preparing food.
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Jerusalem areaThe Hebrew University
Outside the shul there is a rooftop with a beautiful lookout.
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Jerusalem areaThe First Station
A compound with food, shops, and art. You can also just hang out in the open area on the benches and in the tents. There are changing attractions from time to time. You can also catch the double-decke
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Jerusalem areaThe Technology Park
A cute lobby where you can sit comfortably and relax. Good for especially hot or cold days.
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Jerusalem areaHar Hotzvim
Lots of office buildings with lobbies where you can sit freely
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Jerusalem areaThe Knesset
Visiting the Knesset is free, so it can be a good option for a rainy day.
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Jerusalem areaBloomfield Garden / Yemin Moshe Park
Lawns and benches. Right next to the Mishkenot Sha'ananim windmill.
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Jerusalem areaTalpiot Bowling
A complex with bowling, arcade games, seating areas, and a few food spots
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Jerusalem areaCafe Shalva
Cafe Shalva is a coffee shop inside the Shalva National Center, at 1 Shalva Road in Jerusalem, near Shaare Zedek Medical Center. The staff includes people with disabilities working alongside staff wit
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Jerusalem areaEmek HaArazim Park
A park stretching several kilometers. It starts from Ramot Junction near the Sportek and goes all the way to Nahal Halilim next to Mevaseret Zion. There are paths along the entire park, playgrounds, o
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Jerusalem areaThe Botanical Garden
The Hebrew University Botanical Garden covers about 150 dunams on the edge of the Givat Ram campus, at the entrance to the Nayot neighborhood. The paths wind between plots, each dedicated to flora fro
Jerusalem areaCity of David
Mainly for archaeology lovers ;) Paid admission
Jerusalem areaTower of David
The Tower of David is an ancient citadel on the Old City walls, right by Jaffa Gate, housing a museum that tells the history of Jerusalem. The new permanent exhibition, which opened in 2023, is spread
Jerusalem areaThe Supreme Court
It's a courthouse, so you need to be quiet, but admission is free :) You can find seating areas inside the building. Good for rainy days.
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Jerusalem areaNahal Kidron - Walk Along a Path with Ancient Tombs Along the Way
A walking route along a concrete path east of the Old City of Jerusalem. There are ancient tombs along the way. Part of the "Jerusalem Trail".
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Jerusalem areaMachane Yehuda Market
A Jerusalem shuk full of colors, scents, sounds, and flavors
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Jerusalem areaStroll in Nachlaot
Old Jerusalem neighborhoods, Chasidic courtyards, quiet paths, sitting areas, benches. A quiet and pleasant atmosphere. You need to keep quiet. If it's cold/hot, you can try popping into the Lev Ha'ir
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Jerusalem areaGan HaTut (Mulberry Garden)
A square, small, and quiet garden with benches and a mulberry tree :) There are almost always people around, but also free spots. Very calm and quiet compared to the shuk and the road right nearby
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Jerusalem areaGan HaSus
A small park in the city center with grass, benches, and shade
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Jerusalem areaDavidka Plaza
Shaded seating areas right by the Davidka light rail station. Located right next to Jaffa Street, which is busy with people.
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Jerusalem areaCity Hall Lookout (6th Floor)
We're not sure if it's possible to go up to the lookout without a guided tour. The municipality's visitor center runs tours by advance reservation that end at the lookout. It's worth checking before you go.
The Jerusalem Municipality complex is built around Safra Square, at the beginning of Jaffa Street west of the Old City walls. It was established in the 1990s, integrating ten restored historic buildin
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Jerusalem areaThe Science Museum
The Bloomfield Science Museum is located at 3 Sderat HaMuze'onim, near the Hebrew University campus in Givat Ram, and has been operating at its current home since 1992. The exhibitions rotate and deal
Jerusalem areaEin Haniya
Ein Haniya is a spring above the riverbed of Nahal Refaim, within the Jerusalem area, and since 2021 it has been operated by the Nature and Parks Authority. The water flows from two small caves into a
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Jerusalem areaThe Monster (HaMifletzet)
A park in Kiryat Yovel
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Jerusalem areaSan Simon Park
In the center of the park there is a Greek Orthodox monastery.
San Simon Park is a public park in the Katamon neighborhood, near Givat Oranim, on land remaining from an old pine grove that was developed as a park starting in the 1980s. In its center stands the Gr
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Jerusalem areaGazelle Valley (Emek HaTzva'im)
Urban nature in Jerusalem. A fenced-in area with seating areas, walking paths, benches, seasonal blooms, trees, gazelles, and a pond with ducks.
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Jerusalem areaThe Western Wall Tunnels
During the week there is an admission fee for the tour
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Jerusalem areaMount Scopus
Mount Scopus rises to a height of 826 meters on the ridge surrounding Jerusalem from the east, offering views of large parts of the city, the Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea. The mountain is home to t
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Jerusalem areaNebi Samuel - Tomb of Shmuel HaNavi
The rooftop lookout might be closed right now. It's worth checking the Israel Nature and Parks Authority website before heading out.
A relatively large historic area. There is the tomb complex itself and lots of quiet seating corners off to the side, not necessarily organized, but spots to sit quietly and with privacy. There are al
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Jerusalem areaMitzpetel
A police station is planned for the site, and work began there in September 2025. It's a good idea to check that the place is still open.
A 360-degree lookout full of lupines (looks like a purple carpet!) inside the Armon HaNatziv neighborhood
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Jerusalem areaHalilim Park and Nahal Halilim
A playground in Mevaseret Zion with benches. A quiet spot (not many kids come). From the edge of the park, a green-marked trail starts, descending into Nahal Sorek, reaching Einot Telem, and continuin
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Jerusalem areaEin Eran
Ein Eran, also called Ein Eshkaf, is a spring in the Jerusalem Hills, southwest of Moshav Even Sapir. It was named Ein Eran in memory of Eran Dan Gur. A small spring fills the pools, and in the rectan
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Jerusalem areaEin Tayasim
During the fallow deer mating season, from August through the end of October, the reserve is closed. In 2022, a deer attacked visitors. Jumping into the pool is forbidden.
Ein Tayasim is a spring in the Har Tayasim Nature Reserve, near Kibbutz Tzova, on the mountainside topped by the Israeli Air Force Memorial. The water flows through a built tunnel into a square pool,
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Jerusalem areaEin Itamar
Ein Itamar is a small spring in the Judean Hills National Park, on the northern bank of Nahal Refaim, about a kilometer south of Moshav Aminadav and close to the Israel Trail. The water flows out from
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Jerusalem areaYitzhak Rabin Park
A park with benches, pine shade, and a view of the Jerusalem hills. Located above the Shoresh coffee cart.
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BinyaminEin HaKramim / Ginot Matanya
Inside the yishuv of Kochav HaShahar: two nice pools (not always full of water), lawn, shade shelters, a pergola, a water tap, and seating areas. On the upper level, there are mosaic tables and chairs
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BinyaminMitzpe Haresha Lookout (Gag HaAretz)
A lookout located on the western side of the yishuv, overlooking from Hadera in the north all the way to Gaza in the south—an amazing place!
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BinyaminEin HaGvura Spring in Eli
A beautiful double spring, with lots of spread-out seating areas, and a very well-maintained spot.
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BinyaminMitzpe Rimonim - Mitzpe Eli Lookout
At the edge of the yishuv of Rimonim, a lookout overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Judean Desert all the way to the Dead Sea.
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BinyaminDead Sea Balcony in Mitzpe Yeriho + Cliff of Hope
The descent to the bench on the cliff has no proper trail, down a steep slope.
A really beautiful lookout in the yishuv of Mitzpe Yeriho facing toward Yeriho and the Dead Sea. Pleasant in the evening hours.
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BinyaminMitzpe Shilo, Eli
An amazing lookout in memory of Shilo Rauchberger in the Nof Harim neighborhood, Eli. The spot has a pergola, a swing, low seating benches, picnic tables and benches, wooden chairs, a campfire corner,
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BinyaminHaGdudim HaIvriyim Picnic Area, Nahal Shilo
Right next to Shilo Junction, west of the road, there is a grove in memory of the Hebrew Battalions (Jewish Legion) of World War I. There is also a building on-site and sometimes activities run by "Bi
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BinyaminGan HaTzuk Park and the Long Deck Promenade (Kfar Adumim)
Gan HaTzuk is a public park at the northern edge of Kfar Adumim, on the edge of the cliff above Nahal Prat (Wadi Qelt), at the edge of the Judean Desert. It has a lawn, large trees that give shade, an
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BinyaminMitzpe Yosef in Ahiya
A lookout overlooking the surrounding mountains and valleys, with a view of the entire Gush Shilo area. The lookout is named after Rabbi Yosef Shoker z"l, who founded the yishuv of Ahiya. The spot is
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BinyaminEin Riya Spring
In September 2026, a visitor was murdered at the spring in a shooting attack. It is recommended to check the security situation and come in a group.
Ein Riya, also called Ma'ayan Banaba since 2026, is a spring that flows year-round in the Wadi Riya valley in western Binyamin, near Neve Tzuf (Halamish) and right alongside Route 465. The spring wate
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BinyaminYonatan HaKatan (near Ein Fawwar)
The area is sensitive security-wise, and it is recommended to hike here in a group and carrying a weapon. In the winter, there is a risk of flash floods.
A natural pool in the riverbed of Nahal Prat, also called Wadi Qelt, less than a kilometer north of the yishuv Kfar Adumim. It is located upstream, about a kilometer and a half west of Ein Mabua, the
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BinyaminHar Kida Lookout
A swing and a table at the top of the mountain. Near the antennas.
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BinyaminEretz Bereshit (Genesis Land)
Eretz Bereshit is a farm located at the entrance to the yishuv of Alon, in the northern Judean Desert, about a twenty-minute drive from Jerusalem on the way to the Dead Sea. The site brings stories fr
BinyaminCafe Bakatze, Mitzpe Yeriho
Cafe Bakatze is a coffee cart at the Dead Sea Balcony, an overlook at the end of the road leading out of the yishuv of Mitzpe Yeriho, about 700 meters from the last houses. The balcony was built in 20
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BinyaminKhan Luban - Khan Levona
The khan is located near the village of Luban ash-Sharqiya, where there were violent incidents in 2026. It's recommended to check the situation before heading out.
Khan al-Luban was apparently built during the Mamluk period or early in the Ottoman period, along the ancient road connecting Jerusalem to Shechem, at the foot of Ma'ale Levona. Caravans traveling to
BinyaminEin Samiya
In recent years there have been repeated violent incidents near the spring. It is advisable to check the situation before heading out. The water in the spring is deep, and there is no organized parking.
Ein Samiya, the largest spring in the area between the Shomron mountains and the Jordan Valley, flows in the bed of Nahal Yitav north of Kochav HaShahar, near where the Allon Road crosses the stream.
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ShomronIsrael's Balcony in Peduel
A beautiful lookout with picnic tables and a swing, at the edge of the yishuv of Peduel. There is an exit gate that you cannot go out through at night.
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ShomronMitzpor HaMishkefet Lookout, Har Bracha
A westward-facing lookout toward Har Bracha's western hill, the vineyards, and the view of the Shomron mountains. The spot has benches and a shade structure, and it was recently expanded and renovated
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ShomronEin Kfir
A beautiful spring near Elon Moreh with 2 pools of great water, one deep and one shallow. There are benches, picnic tables, and a swing at the site. Usually there are people and soldiers around.
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ShomronMitzpe Amichai and Nino Lookout, Elon Moreh (New)
A lookout established by the family and friends of Amichai Vanino Hy"d, who fell in battle on Simchat Torah 5784. Highly recommended
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ShomronHar Kabir
At the summit of Har Kabir there is a sheikh's tomb and 2 lookouts that are among the most beautiful in the country! One faces the city of Shechem, Har Gerizim and Eival, and the other faces the Tirza
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ShomronMitzpe Yosef Lookout
A lookout over Kever Yosef and all of Shechem, with neat terraces to sit on. There is a small army base nearby.
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ShomronEin Amasa in Har Bracha
Three shallow springs with benches, shade, and trees all around. There are berries in the right season :) Best reached by car or tremp.
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ShomronSpring in Havat Yair - Einot Gidi
Sometimes there is no water in the pools. Worth checking before heading out.
Einot Gidi. Several springs at different heights, a bit distant from one another. There are trees and benches. In addition, a small artificial spring that flows into another pool. A bench outside the
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ShomronMitzpe Ilan - Elon Moreh
Two beautiful viewpoints over the Tirza Valley. There are benches and a swing.
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ShomronNahal Kana
Recommended to arrive with an armed escort.
A nature reserve with wading pools, grass, and trees
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ShomronEin Moshe and Ein Shalhevetya - Yitzhar
A beautiful round pool with benches and rocks all around. Located near a men's mikveh and a flour mill. A quiet place.
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ShomronHadar Ariel Tzur z"l Lookout and Spring
A new artificial spring in Kiryat Netafim. There are seating benches and a man-made pool 70 cm deep. A quintessential Shomron view.
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ShomronDavid's Corner (HaPina Shel David)
A new and gorgeous spot on the Itamar Ridge (opposite Mitzpe Matan) with observation pergolas, a renovated water cistern, a spot for a campfire, benches, tables, a swing, and a breathtaking view. The
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ShomronMitzpe Yisrael Lookout, Ramat Gilad
A new area with benches, tables, chairs, lights, and a stunning view. In memory of Yisrael Sokol Hy"d
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ShomronEin Uriya - Tapuach
Two man-made pools built in memory of Uriya Hartum, who was killed in the terror attack at the Eli gas station. Around them are campfire spots, benches, swings, and a magical Shomron view.
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ShomronMitzpe Yahalom and Gideon's Tomb, Hill 851, Itamar
There have been several fatal terror attacks in Itamar and the surrounding area. It's a good idea to check the security situation before heading out.
Giv'a 851, also known as Har Gideon or Or HaOrot, is a peak on the Gidonim Ridge east of Itamar, named for its height in meters above sea level. On the hill stands a tomb traditionally attributed to t
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ShomronUmm Reihan Forest and the Forester's House
It is recommended to visit in a group, and not to enter the nearby villages.
The Reihan Forest Reserve, also known as the Umm Reihan Forest, is the largest remaining natural forest in Judea and Samaria: dense woodland of Palestine oak and terebinth in the northern Shomron, nea
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ShomronHavat HaShkedim, Elon Moreh
Havat HaShkedim is an agricultural neighborhood on the eastern side of Elon Moreh, on the slopes of Har Kabir descending toward the Jordan Valley. Operating on the farm since 2010 is Nahala Winery, a
ShomronBor Yedidya Cistern, Elon Moreh
The cistern is large and deep, and you climb down into it on a ladder through metal doors. You need to be careful.
Bor Yedidya is a large, deep water cistern near Elon Moreh, the yishuv built on the Kabir Ridge in the Shomron. The cistern is located at the end of a trail called 'Bishvil Yedidya'. You enter it thro
ShomronCistern Near the Yeshiva, Elon Moreh
You climb down into the cistern on a ladder, through metal doors. You need to be careful.
A water cistern at the southeastern edge of Elon Moreh, a short walk from Yeshivat Hesder Birkat Yosef. The cistern has water and a ladder leading down into it, and its opening closes with large metal
ShomronMitzpe Skali Lookout
The farm is in a security-sensitive area, and shots were fired at it in the past. It's a good idea to check the situation before heading out.
Skali's Farm (Havot Skali), also called Givat Porat Yosef, sits at the eastern end of the Har Kabir ridge, about 4 km east of Elon Moreh, at an elevation of about 790 meters. The hill looks out over a
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ShomronBor HaTziporim, Yitzhar
The ground around the mouth of the pit is thin and prone to crumbling. The area is security-sensitive, and it is recommended to come with an armed escort and in coordination with the Yitzhar ravshatz.
Bor HaTziporim (the Birds' Pit), also called Kamin Hasif, is a deep karstic pit on the slopes of the hill of Yitzhar in the Shomron. It is about 100 meters deep, expanding at the bottom into a large c
ShomronTel Haya, Itamar
In the heart of the yishuv Itamar is a hill with no houses, with a 360-degree panoramic view over the entire surrounding area. Many water cisterns, mikvehs, burial caves, and agricultural installation
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsEzra Schwartz Lookout - Alon Shvut
A beautiful, clean, and tidy lookout with an impressive view, signposted and accessible
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsBiar Aqueduct (Amat HaBiyar)
A nice spot with grass and seating areas. There is also a dark water tunnel you can walk along (not really relevant for dates).
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsEin Livneh Spring
A nice, shaded spring in Bat Ayin. There are tables and benches. The water is deep and clear. Relatively speaking for the area, it's not too packed with people.
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsOz VeGa'on Reserve
A reserve in memory of the three boys near Gush Junction. KKL picnic benches, pergolas, restrooms, facilities, walking paths, swings, and fresh mountain air, plus there's a nice artificial wading pool
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsArugot Farm / Khan
A farm with a view from the Judean Mountains and Nahal Arugot towards the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea, and the Moab Mountains. The site has a shul (covered), a tzimmer (named "Argaman - Desert Estate"
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsEin Tzurim, Rosh Tzurim
Two wading pools and a spring among lots of trees, right next to farmland and the industrial zone of Rosh Tzurim. A quiet, pastoral spot with shaded benches and seating areas. You can also take a stro
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsThe Cistern in Asael
A water cistern with an adjacent pergola and a mountainous view of the Judean Hills.
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsNokdim Pools / Einot Nokdim
4 artificial pools with lawns around them, trees, shade, benches, and a view of the desert fringe and the Judean Desert
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsMitzpe Ziv - Givat HaAntena Lookout
A lookout with an amazing view towards the south and west Hebron Hills, the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea, and across the Jordan. On cold or hot days, you can head inside the shul and enjoy the coffee c
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsEin Shimon Spring at Givat Heletz - Neve Ori (Lior and Racheli Tal's Farm)
A new spring with swings, a pergola, benches, and a gorgeous lookout
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsTomb of Yishai and Ruth, Hebron
The site is in Tel Rumeida in Hebron, in a security-sensitive area under IDF control. It is advisable to check the security situation and the route before heading out.
A lookout symbolically marked as the tomb of Yishai and Ruth overlooking Hebron and the surrounding area, with benches, artificial grass, a cold water fountain, and even a shul. It seems to always be
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsTekoa Forest
In the wadi near Tekoa, two boys who went out for a hike were murdered in 2001. It's a good idea to check the security situation before heading out.
Tekoa Forest is an old pine grove dating back to the British Mandate era, right on the desert border at the entrance to the yishuv of Tekoa, serving as a gateway to the Nahal Tekoa Nature Reserve. Ins
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsDubek Pools - Ein Yitzchak
In a good winter the pool is 1.70 meters deep, there is a swing and benches, and there is also a Dubek guard post across from the spring.
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsEin al-Qassis (near Sde Boaz)
A layer spring in Gush Etzion, between the yishuv of Neve Daniel and Sde Boaz. The spring water collects in two concrete pools hidden among agricultural terraces: one small and shallow, about 80 centi
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsEin Avraham in Hebron
The spring is located in Hebron, in a security-sensitive area near an IDF post. It's recommended to check the situation before heading out.
A water cistern with steps going down. Up top there's a new pergola where you can sit. Not far from there is Cafe Anat, which is open for anyone to make hot drinks and refreshments.
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsBor Adorayim Cistern
Before arriving, it is a good idea to notify the yishuv's situation room.
A wooden bench under grapevines, a refreshing water cistern with a ladder and clean water. Outside the structure there is also a tree with chairs and a swing.
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsShmulik's Cistern
The cistern is deep and has water in it. Do not go down into it.
A cistern with a large pergola next to it
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsMa'ayan HaRo'im Spring, Pnei Kedem
Brechat HaRo'im is a small, man-made pool about a meter and a half deep, right next to the yishuv of Pnei Kedem in eastern Gush Etzion. Beside the pool there is a wooden deck with a table and bench, l
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsMitzpe Avigayil
Part of the yishuv is located in a firing zone, and there have been violent incidents in the area. It is advisable to check the situation before heading out.
Avigayil, also called Mitzpe Avigayil, is a small yishuv on a hill between Susiya and Ma'on, in the southern Hebron Hills. The yishuv is named after Avigayil, wife of Nabal the Carmelite from the bibl
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CenterTel Aviv Port
There are spacious lawns, a promenade, the Israel National Trail, and at the end you reach the Wauchope Bridge at the mouth of Nahal Yarkon, near the lighthouse. A lovely lookout over the Mediterranea
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CenterNahal Alexander
Do not cross the river mouth, as the water is polluted.
A trail alongside the stream. You can sit at Turtle Bridge, in Italy Park, or at any nice spot along the way.
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CenterNahal Hadera Park
At the entrance there are playground facilities and outdoor fitness equipment. You can walk along a concrete path or sit on benches next to the stream, there's a bridge over the stream, and there are
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CenterAntipatris Fort - Tel Afek
Lots of tables, lawns, and wading pools. There is also a fortress on site and an option to hike along the Israel National Trail. Paid entry (Israel Nature and Parks Authority).
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ShomronMitzpe Hadar Lookout in Sal'it
A lookout toward the Sharon in memory of Hadar Goldin, Hy"d. A quiet and calm place.
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CenterRa'anana Lake Park
A park with a lake, a 2 km loop path, exhibits, a petting zoo (entry fee), special playground facilities, an amphitheater, benches, and nature. Lots of trees and shade.
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CenterYarkon Springs near Neve Yarak, Beit Leah
There is no lifeguard, and it is not clear to us whether swimming is permitted here. Entering the water is at your own risk.
Lovely, pleasant spots to sit right on the bank of Nahal HaYarkon, and you can also take a stroll along the water. You can go for a swim or just dip your feet.
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CenterTel Hadid Mitzpe Roei, Ben Shemen Forest
A nice lookout with a bench overlooking the Shfela and the coastal plain
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CenterMitzpe Modi'in (Ben Shemen Forest)
A spot with lots of trees and KKL picnic tables. There are water taps and also an amphitheater. A lovely lookout point to the east and west.
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CenterTel Gimzo - Ma'alot Yehonatan
A beautiful viewpoint, a pergola, and KKL picnic tables
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CenterGanei Yehoshua Park
A huge park with a lake and lots of seating areas. Grass, trees, restrooms, shops, a petting zoo...
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CenterLachish Park
A nice promenade in Ashdod along Nahal Lachish that reaches all the way to the beach. At the entrance, you can turn right and walk around between the animal enclosures, or turn left along the promenad
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CenterRamat Gan National Park
A park at the edge of Ramat Gan (near the Safari) with a lake, a walking path, seating areas, lawns, a grove of trees, a flower garden, and even fountains, a waterfall, playground facilities, and duck
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CenterDam HaMaccabim Promenade, Modi'in
A shopping boulevard with a promenade down the center, benches, fountains, shade pergolas, and plenty of places to eat.
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CenterSeaside Promenade by Sidna Ali Mosque
In February 2026, part of the cliff collapsed, and the collapsed area is closed off. Do not approach the edge of the cliff.
A concrete path runs along the kurkar cliff on northern Herzliya beach, from Sidna Ali Mosque north toward Apollonia National Park, and the walk along it to Apollonia takes about ten minutes. The mosq
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CenterPiano Complex in Netanya (Ir Yamim-Agamim)
An open area with lawns, benches, and parking. Similar to an open-air mall with open spaces in the center, and connects to a lovely promenade
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CenterBen Gurion Airport
Plenty of open space and seating areas
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CenterNahal Sorek Estuary and Palmachim Beach
Swimming is only permitted at the authorized Palmachim Beach. Along the rest of the beach there are no lifeguards, and entering the water is dangerous.
A trail of about 5 kilometers along Nahal Sorek, ending at a quiet beach that is empty of people most of the year.
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CenterJaffa Promenade
The Jaffa Promenade runs along the sea, from Charles Clore Park in the north to Givat Aliyah Beach in the south. In the northern section, called the Gate to Jaffa Promenade, there are restaurants and
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CenterMaccabiah Bridge
The 15th Maccabiah Bridge crosses the Nahal HaYarkon stream between Ramat Gan and Tel Aviv, near Ramat Gan Stadium (299 Abba Hillel Street). The Tel Aviv-Yafo and Ramat Gan municipalities built it in
CenterTel Baruch Beach
Tel Baruch Beach is a large beach in northern Tel Aviv, near Ramat Aviv and the Nofei Yam neighborhood, with a promenade running along it that connects to the Yarkon Bridge and the Tel Aviv Port. The
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CenterThe Jaffa Clock Tower
The Jaffa Clock Tower stands in the center of Clock Square, from which Yefet Street, Beit Eshel Street, and Raziel Street branch out. It was built between 1900 and 1903 to mark 25 years of the reign o
CenterYakum Park
Entering the water in the lake is forbidden, and do not get close to the edge of the kurkar cliff, as the rock is crumbly.
Yakum Park is an open natural area north of Kibbutz Yakum in the Sharon, along Nahal Poleg. Right next to the park is Agmon Poleg, a small groundwater lake at the bottom of an abandoned kurkar quarry,
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CenterKaplan Forest in Kfar Saba
Kaplan Forest is a grove of about 40 dunams on a hill in northeastern Kfar Saba. It has mostly 60-year-old eucalyptus trees, along with four Mount Tabor oaks. In the winter, geophytes bloom here, incl
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CenterMigdal Tzedek Fortress, Rosh HaAyin
Migdal Tzedek Fortress is a restored Crusader fortress at the top of a hill, inside Migdal Tzedek National Park at the edge of Rosh HaAyin. From the fortress there is a panoramic view in all direction
CenterThe Southern Hills - Modi'in
The Southern Hills are an open area of low hills covered in shrubland in southern Modi'in, between the city's neighborhoods and the Ayalon Valley. Marked trails run between the hills, offering views o
CenterCyclamen Forest in Kochav Yair
A pine grove at the entrance to the yishuv of Kochav Yair, between a residential neighborhood and an established grove. In winter and early spring, carpets of cyclamens bloom here, along with anemones
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CenterThe Spring near Sharonim
Below the waterfall, Nahal Kana flows into the Yarkon with water from a wastewater treatment plant, and you do not enter the water there.
The Hidden Waterfall is a small waterfall on the Yarkon on the outskirts of Hod HaSharon, about a kilometer from the Sharonim Mall. An artificial dam creates a waterfall there and a wading pool in the
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CenterRosh HaAyin Music Promenade
A lovely promenade, there are benches and a large lake
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CenterHerzliya Marina
Herzliya Marina is a harbor for boats and yachts on the Herzliya coast, south of the Dan Accadia Hotel, with Tel Michal to its east. The marina area is open to the public, and its main breakwater, whi
CenterPark HaHorshot, Tel Aviv
Park HaHorshot is a large park in south Tel Aviv, between Herzl Street and the Kiryat Shalom neighborhood, built around mature groves of Jerusalem pine and Canary Island pine. Its first section, about
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CenterBar-Ilan University
Free admission. An ID is required
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CenterBegin Park, Tel Aviv
KKL picnic tables and grass. Ducks wandering around and a feeling of nature.
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ShfelaMitzpe Masua Lookout
A beautiful viewpoint overlooking the Judean Shfela (the view faces west, great at sunset)
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ShfelaEin Varda
A spring, next to a few trees with a bench beneath Tel Gezer
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ShfelaThe Biblical Museum of Natural History
The Biblical Museum of Natural History, founded in 2014 by Dr. Natan Slifkin, combines a museum and zoo in the Har Tuv industrial zone, across from the entrance to Beit Shemesh. It features the animal
ShfelaMitzpe Itai Moreno Lookout, Moshav Aderet
A pergola with a stunning view and a swing
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ShfelaPark HaKehilot Lod (Parkehilot)
A small park with playground equipment and benches in a relatively quiet area, on a street with many shuls, and outside each shul an explanation about the community's origins.
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ShfelaNahal Meara
Teumim Cave is closed until further notice, following a collapse along the trail inside it.
Nahal Meara descends westward from the Bar Giora area in the Judean Hills, passing through the Nahal Dolev Nature Reserve, and joins Nahal Zanoah near Beit Shemesh. Along the stream is woodland of oak
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ShfelaLatrun Crusader Fortress
On the unmarked trail inside the fortress ruins, there are pits you could fall into.
Latrun Fortress is the remains of a Crusader fortress on top of Latrun Hill, about 250 meters southeast of the Monastery of the Silent Monks. The fortress was built in the 12th century by knights of t
ShfelaThe Stalactite Cave
The Stalactite Cave, also known as Avshalom Cave or Soreq Cave, is located in a nature reserve on the western slopes of the Judean Hills, about three kilometers east of Beit Shemesh. The cave was unco
ShfelaTel Qatra
Tel Qatra is an archaeological hill at the northern edge of Gedera. According to pottery sherds found here, people lived on it from the Bronze Age through the Byzantine period, and some researchers id
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Carmel areaHanadiv Gardens, Ramat Hanadiv
A large, well-maintained garden with plants and benches in memory of Baron Rothschild. The path through the garden is a circular route along paved concrete trails. You can also visit the Rothschild to
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Carmel areaEin Tzur
A shallow spring with benches and shade all around. 50 m above the spring there is a lovely lookout with a tree and a bench where you can see all the fields and, on the horizon, the mountains of the n
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Carmel areaEin Kedem
A sweet spring and water tunnel near Tirat Carmel, with comfortable, shady surroundings all around.
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Carmel areaEin Alroi Spring
A pool that is about 20 by 5 meters with clean, cool water about a meter deep. The spring water passes through a water conduit under the train tracks and flows into a pool with a mulberry tree above i
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Carmel areaEin Meshotetim
The map link apparently leads to Ein Siah. Ein Meshotetim is located about 300 meters upstream.
An outdoor pool measuring 4x4m. The tunnel itself is 1.5x0.5m.
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Carmel areaEin Nili
A cute, small spring nestled among eucalyptus trees
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Carmel areaYad LaBanim Lookout / Mount Carmel National Park (Carmel Park Offices)
At the entrance to the left of the parking area there are picnic tables, and if you go inside there is a really beautiful lookout over the green Carmel views.
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Carmel areaHaTzuk Picnic Area
A picnic area in Carmel Park, about half a kilometer from the Little Switzerland (Shveitzaria HaKtanah) picnic area, set in Mediterranean woodland with rocky cliffs. The site has vehicle parking, rest
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Carmel areaHai-Bar Carmel
According to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, the reserve is open mainly on Shabbat and chagim, and midweek only for groups by prior arrangement. It's worth checking before heading out.
Hai-Bar Carmel is an Israel Nature and Parks Authority nature reserve in the Carmel, in the Nahal Galim basin, dedicated to breeding animals that once vanished from Israel's landscapes in order to rei
Carmel areaEin Alon
Ein Alon is a small spring in the heart of the Carmel, near Bik'at Alon and Nahal Oren. The spring water arrives through a pipe and a short channel into a wide, shallow pool at the foot of a small aba
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Galilee and GilboaEin Yivka (Lower Galilee)
Ein Yivka, also known as Ma'ayan HaSusim (the Horses' Spring), is one of the springs that feed Nahal Tzipori in the Lower Galilee, near the village of Ka'abiyye. The water flows year-round into a larg
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Carmel areaNahal HaShofet
A short, accessible trail with water and waterfalls. There are seating areas and benches. Recently renovated.
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Carmel areaFrom Dor Beach to Habonim Beach
A trail along the Mediterranean coast. You can hike the trail or just sit in the national park.
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Carmel areaTel Dor National Park
The beach in the national park is not an authorized beach, and swimming is forbidden.
Tel Dor National Park, opened in 2021, sits on a kurkar ridge on the Carmel coast, near Kibbutz Nahsholim, and holds the mound of the biblical city of Dor, which was once an important port city. From
Carmel areaNahsholim Beach
The beach is not an authorized swimming beach, and swimming there is at your own risk. It is forbidden to go onto the islands opposite the beach.
Nahsholim Beach is a shallow lagoon opposite Kibbutz Nahsholim, between Tel Dor to the north and Dor Beach to the south. Off the shores of Dor and Nahsholim lie small kurkar (sandstone) islands that f
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Carmel areaGivat HaPrahim in Ma'agan Michael
Givat HaPrahim (Flower Hill), also known as Givat HaTzivonim (Tulip Hill), is a remnant of a kurkar ridge near Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael, between the fish ponds and the Coastal Highway. Almost every sea
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Carmel areaMegiddo Airfield
Megiddo Airfield is a small airfield in the Jezreel Valley, about three kilometers southwest of Afula, north of Route 65. Mostly light aircraft from a flight school and a gliding club take off from he
Carmel areaJisr az-Zarqa Promenade
A promenade about 650 meters long along the beach of Jisr az-Zarqa, north of Caesarea. It opened in 2021 and begins at a stone bridge over the estuary of Nahal Taninim, at the northern entrance to the
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Carmel areaEtzba Cave
Around the cave there are rock steps and cliffs, so walk only on the marked trail.
Etzba Cave is a karst cave on the southern slope of Nahal Oren in the Carmel, above the mouth of the stream near Route 4. Inside are three chambers in a row, resembling the joints of a finger, and in
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Carmel areaBustan Khayat
Two square pools in southwest Haifa, pretty clean
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Carmel areaEin Rihaniya and Rihaniya Falls
Entering the spring pool is prohibited, according to the Nature and Parks Authority.
Ein Rihaniya is one of the springs that feeds Nahal HaShofet in Ramot Menashe, near Moshav Ein HaEmek, and at its base there is a bench and a wooden deck. About a 15-minute downhill walk east from the
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Carmel areaHaAgam Picnic Area
A picnic site with picnic tables, and sometimes an ice cream truck comes by to visit.
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Carmel areaEin Yagur - Ein Sodot
Ein Yagur, also called Ein Sodot, is a small spring on the banks of Nahal Kishon, near Kibbutz Yagur. In 1927, members of the kibbutz built a pumping pit to channel the spring water to the kibbutz, bu
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Carmel areaEin Arubot, Magav Junction
The reserve was closed for restoration in July 2025 (according to the Nature and Parks Authority), and we haven't found an announcement that it has reopened. It's worth checking before heading out.
Ein Arubot is a small nature reserve at the spot where Nahal Iron opens into the Sharon plain, east of Moshav Ein Iron and right by Tel Esur. It features two seasonal springs that dry up at the end of
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Carmel areaHecht Park Haifa
Right on the sea. A promenade, with benches and grass. There are restrooms at the entrance, but they are really dirty..
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Golan HeightsEin Aya
A lovely spot with a medium-sized spring and a lookout over the Israel-Syria-Jordan border triangle.
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Golan HeightsEin Kanaf
According to a travelers' report from September 2026, the pool has turned to mud. It's worth checking before you head out.
Ein Kanaf, also called Ein Deir Aziz, flows on the slope above Nahal Kanaf in the southern part of the Golan Heights, about 1.5 km southeast of Moshav Kanaf. Shallow wading pools were built alongside
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Golan HeightsEin Jilabun
Near the Officers' Pool there is a danger of landmines: do not leave the marked trail. Swimming in the pool is forbidden.
Ein Jilabun, also known as Ein Jalabina, is located in the lower part of the Nahal Jilabun Nature Reserve, in the western Golan Heights. The spring water collects into a concrete pool known as the Off
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Golan HeightsThe White Waterfall
Swimming is forbidden in the pool below the waterfall and in the deep pool above it.
Part of Nahal El Al, pools and waterfalls. Walking trail.
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Golan HeightsThe Spring at Mitzpe HaShalom
A small and gorgeous spring, not always empty.
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Golan HeightsMitzpe Omri Tal Lookout
A small and beautiful lookout in memory of Omri Tal, an armored corps commander who fell in Operation Protective Edge (Tzuk Eitan).
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Golan HeightsBental Reservoir Lookout
A lovely park and lookout overlooking the Bental Reservoir, with nicely designed seating areas.
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Golan HeightsEin Pik Spring
Ein Pik is a small spring in the southern Golan Heights, south of Kibbutz Afik, flowing out from beneath the ruins of the village of Pik, its name preserving that of the ancient Jewish settlement of A
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Golan HeightsTel Saki
There are fenced minefields around the tel. Do not leave the paths.
A stunning lookout with a crazy story about the Yom Kippur War
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Golan HeightsMeshushim (Hexagon) Pool
In tests from early October 2026, contamination above standard levels was found in the water, and the instruction is not to enter the water until tests come back clear. Worth checking before going in.
An out-and-back trail to the pool: about 20 minutes going down, about half an hour coming up.
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Golan HeightsHazeka Ridge (Reches Hazeka)
The ridge is right along the Syrian border, and on Har Hazeka there is a closed military post. It's a good idea to check security guidelines before heading out.
Reches Bashanit, also known as Reches Hazeka, is a row of extinct volcanoes in the eastern Golan Heights, stretching about seven kilometers long. Its northern edge is Har Bnei Rasan, and its southern
Golan HeightsEin Shveirach
There are many minefields in the area. Walk only on the marked trail.
A spring on the southern slope of the Golan Heights, on the cliffs above Kibbutz HaOn. The spring water collects in a long concrete pool that was built in 1944 for irrigation. Yerah Paran from Kibbutz
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Golan HeightsDaliyot Picnic Area
Daliyot Campground is a KKL-JNF overnight camping and picnic site in the Golan Heights, about 700 meters west of Daliyot Junction on Route 869, near the Gamla Nature Reserve. The campground has picnic
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Galilee and GilboaEucalyptus Grove (Horshat HaEucalyptus)
A grove of eucalyptus trees with seating benches and shade. A calm and pastoral spot. Located next to the Jordan River, which doesn't really flow much.
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Galilee and GilboaTzfat - The Old City
Beautiful and romantic streets. Nice spots to check out: the Davidka near City Hall, Kikar HaMaginim, HaMa'ayan HaRadum, Beit Yosef Street
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Galilee and GilboaTzfat - Ein Lior
A small and pretty spring, a few KKL picnic tables, and a trash can
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Galilee and GilboaKatef Sha'ul
An amazing lookout from Mount Gilboa over the Harod Valley. You can continue onto a very short circular walking trail that passes among the trees and flowers (in the right season).
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Galilee and GilboaMitzpe Dubi and Eran Shamir Lookout
A lookout at the summit of the Gilboa (near the wind turbines) overlooking the Beit She'an Valley.
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Galilee and GilboaEin Sharona
A nice, shaded spring in the Yavne'el area near Tiberias
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Galilee and GilboaTiberias Promenade
A nice promenade on the Kinneret
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Galilee and GilboaAkko Promenade
A lovely promenade with benches
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Galilee and GilboaHaZahav Park
HaZahav Park is a large municipal park in eastern Kiryat Shmona, on the edge of the Hula Valley, covering about 110 dunams. It is named after Nahal Ein Zahav, which flows along its entire length and m
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Galilee and GilboaMitzpe Shchumit Lookout
Givat Shchumit Lookout is located on a long, narrow basalt hill in eastern Kiryat Shmona, about 90 meters above the Hula Valley. At the top of the hill stands a KKL fire-watch tower, used for spotting
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Galilee and GilboaThe Lagoon at Dan and HaMechalek at Dafna
The water at HaMechalek is very deep and cold, and the spot is close to the Lebanese border. HaMechalek is on the private property of Kibbutz Dafna, and it has been reported that the gate is locked. It isn't clear to us whether the lagoon is open for swimming. It's worth checking before heading out.
HaMechalek and the Lagoon are two swimming spots on Nahal Dan, between Kibbutz Dan and Kibbutz Dafna, less than a kilometer apart from each other. HaMechalek is a concrete structure that splits the st
Galilee and GilboaHorshat Tal
In the winter, the day-use area and the pool might be closed. It's a good idea to check the Israel Nature and Parks Authority website before heading out.
A Nature and Parks Authority national park in the northern Hula Valley, off Route 99 leading from Kiryat Shmona to Mount Hermon, just east of Kibbutz HaGoshrim. At its center are expansive lawns and a
Galilee and GilboaTanur Waterfall
The reserve is close to the Lebanese border and was closed during the war. It's a good idea to check that it is open, as well as the Home Front Command guidelines, before heading out.
Tanur Waterfall is a waterfall of about 30 meters in the Nahal Iyon Nature Reserve near Metula, and the tallest of the four waterfalls in the reserve. The water plunges down a cliff that has eroded in
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Galilee and GilboaJordan River at Beit Hillel
Nahal Snir (the Hasbani), the longest of the Jordan River's sources, flows along the eastern side of Moshav Beit Hillel. Along the stream, among the citrus groves, there is a shaded promenade with sea
Galilee and GilboaHaGoshrim
HaGoshrim is a kibbutz in the Galilee Panhandle, near the road from Kiryat Shmona to Kibbutz Dan, and within its grounds springs emerge and streams flow, including Nahal Koren, a tributary of Nahal Da
Galilee and GilboaMitzpe Liran Saadia Lookout
The Naftali Mountains Forest, where the lookout is located, is closed to the public until further notice because burned trees may collapse (according to KKL). The scenic route leading to it is also closed. The lookout is close to the Lebanese border, so it is also advisable to check Home Front Command guidelines before heading out.
The lookout was established in memory of Liran Saadia, a Sayeret Egoz fighter who grew up in Kiryat Shmona and fell in the Second Lebanon War. It is located along the Naftali Mountains Scenic Route, a
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Galilee and GilboaMargaliot Lookout
The moshav sits right along the Lebanese border. It is a good idea to check Home Front Command instructions before heading out.
The lookout is at the northern edge of Moshav Margaliot, on the Ramim Ridge in the Naftali Mountains, and was built with the help of KKL-JNF in memory of IDF Chief of Staff Amnon Lipkin-Shahak. It ove
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Galilee and GilboaJordan River at Sde Nehemia
Near Kibbutz Sde Nehemia, in the northern Hula Valley, flows the Jordan River, and close to the yishuv, the three streams that form it meet: the Snir (Hasbani), the Hermon (Banias), and the Dan. From
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Galilee and GilboaKeren Naftali - Mitzpe Ran
The Naftali Mountains Forest, where the lookout is located, is closed to the public until further notice because burned trees may collapse (according to KKL). The lookout is about five kilometers from the Lebanese border, so it's also worth checking Home Front Command guidelines before heading out.
A lookout point and memorial site for pilot Ran Kochba, on the Naftali Mountains ridge, near Route 899 between Koach Junction and Yesha Junction. From the lookout plaza you can see the Hula Valley, Ag
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Galilee and GilboaAgamon Hula
Agamon Hula, in the heart of the Hula Valley, was created by KKL when it reflooded areas about four decades after Lake Hula was drained. The site is a stopover for birds migrating between Europe and A
Galilee and GilboaThe Kurdish Spring in Kiryat Shmona
The Kurdish Spring is a shallow pool in Nahal Ein Zahav, which flows between the neighborhoods of Kiryat Shmona, on David Shimoni Street. It is not a separate spring: the streambed widens here into a
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Galilee and GilboaGa'aton Quarries
The water in the quarry is very deep, there is no lifeguard, and the descent is steep. In August 2025, a young man drowned there.
Ga'aton Quarry is an abandoned stone quarry near Ga'aton Junction in the Western Galilee, where a green lake formed after groundwater rose and filled the excavated pit. Dirt embankments hide the lake
Galilee and GilboaEin Hardalit
Ein Hardalit is a spring that feeds Nahal Kziv in the Western Galilee, within the stream's nature reserve. Next to it are several shallow, shaded pools, and along the stream is Mediterranean woodland,
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Galilee and GilboaNahal Kziv
The section between Ein Ziv and the Alkosh Bridge is a closed nature reserve, and entering it is prohibited.
Nahal Kziv is the largest stream in the Western Galilee. It flows for about 43 km, from the Har Meron ridge to the sea north of Akhziv, and along its path are springs, natural woodland, and plane tree
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Galilee and GilboaMount Meron Summit Trail
During the war, the mountain was declared a closed military zone. It's worth checking that the reserve is open before heading out.
The Summit Trail is a circular walking route that loops around the peak of Mount Meron, the highest mountain in the country west of the Jordan River. The peak itself is closed due to an army base, but
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Galilee and GilboaEin Tamir
Entering the tunnel is forbidden, according to a sign by the Nature and Parks Authority: inside, the water reaches almost to the ceiling, and there is a danger of drowning.
Ein Tamir is a spring on the bank of Nahal Kziv in the Western Galilee. The water flows inside a narrow tunnel in the rock and pours out onto rock surfaces and pools alongside the stream. It can only
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Galilee and GilboaAlma Cave
The cave is dark and slippery: enter with a flashlight and in a group. In the winter it is closed because of the bats.
Alma Cave is a stalactite cave near Moshav Alma in the Upper Galilee, and one of the longest and deepest in the Galilee. You enter it through a large sinkhole, and inside the trail is marked with meta
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Galilee and GilboaKeshet Cave and Adamit Park
The park is close to the Lebanese border, and near the arch there are steep cliffs. It's a good idea to check the Home Front Command guidelines before heading out.
Keshet Cave is a huge natural rock arch in Adamit Park in the Western Galilee, perched on the cliff above Nahal Betzet. In the past there was a cave here, but its ceiling collapsed leaving only the ar
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Galilee and GilboaNamer Cave
In winter and spring, entry is forbidden due to the bats. Inside the cave, you crawl and climb ladders, and you need flashlights.
Namer Cave is a small stalactite cave in the Western Galilee, above Nahal Namer and not far from Adamit Park. It was discovered in 1952 and is considered the first of the stalactite caves discovered i
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Galilee and GilboaMitzpe Amirim Lookout (near Tzfat, overlooking the Kinneret)
Amirim is a vegetarian moshav in the Upper Galilee, not far from Tzfat, and it has two lookouts overlooking the Kinneret area. Mitzpe Kinneret is located in the southern part of the moshav, and in the
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Galilee and GilboaMitzpe Nimrod Lookout
The lookout is located in Rosh Pina, on the slopes of Har Kenaan, northwest of the moshava's restoration site. Hezi Segev established it in 2010 in memory of his son Nimrod and his three tank crewmate
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Galilee and GilboaNahal Tzipori
An accessible trail in the Lower Galilee, walking alongside the water on an asphalt path. Sometimes it gets completely flooded.
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Galilee and GilboaEin Yizre'el
Near the pump house in the pool, there is a sign prohibiting entering the water due to danger of drowning.
Ein Yizre'el springs up at the foot of Tel Yizre'el, the site of the biblical city, between Navot Junction and Yizre'el Junction, near Kibbutz Yizre'el and the Gilboa. The water emerges from an underg
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Galilee and GilboaHar Barkan
Har Barkan is one of the peaks of the Gilboa ridge, at an elevation of about 500 meters, roughly two km southwest of Kibbutz Heftziba, within the Gilboa Nature Reserve. At the top of the mountain ther
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Galilee and GilboaKiryat Shmona Airstrip
Kiryat Shmona has taken heavy rocket fire from Lebanon. It is a good idea to check the Home Front Command guidelines before heading out.
Kiryat Shmona Airstrip is a small civilian airfield, about two kilometers east of the city. It is used by crop dusters, security forces, and private pilots, and in the past scheduled flights also depa
Galilee and GilboaTel Napoleon, Akko
A cute hill at the entrance to the city with benches, paths, and a sea view
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Galilee and GilboaLily Sharon Park Akko
A cute park with paths, swings, and benches
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Galilee and GilboaEucalyptus Park Beit She'an
A large area of grass and picnic tables. There are also play facilities for kids, fountains in the summer, etc. A shaded and well-kept park. A relatively calm and quiet place
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Galilee and GilboaAkko Botanical Garden
A cute garden in the middle of the city with benches and paths
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Galilee and GilboaTrail from Tel Yizre'el to the Jezreel Valley
The trail sets out from Tel Yizre'el, an ancient tel in the heart of the Jezreel Valley near Kibbutz Yizre'el, identified with the biblical city where Ahab's palace once stood. At the top of the tel t
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Jordan ValleyMitzpe Alon Lookout
Recommended to come with a weapon.
A lookout in memory of Yigal Alon on the Alon Road, between Migdalim Junction and Gitit Junction (officially called Ma'ale Efraim Junction). A lookout with stone benches and a breathtaking view. For t
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Jordan ValleyMitzpe Orev Lookout
A nice lookout, right off a main road, less well-known and quieter
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Jordan ValleySartaba Lookout (Gidron Lookout)
A lookout on Mount Sartaba (not the highest peak), with an amazing view and easy access. At the main lookout there are stone benches and a theater-like platform (suitable for military ceremonies). The
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Jordan ValleyUri's Farm
We couldn't find a source documenting the farm. It's a good idea to coordinate with the owners before coming.
A farm in Umm Zuka, you can sit wherever you'd like (there aren't many organized seating spots). There are lawns, seating areas with benches, animals—goats, sheep, horses, dogs. If it's hot/cold, you
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Jordan ValleyThe Auja
Highly recommended to come with an armed escort. There may not be water in the stream: in summer 2025 it dried up.
A beautiful stream, flows year-round. The first spot is the water slide, but you can continue further with cars up to the parking area. You can sit at spots along the stream or by the spring. Note tha
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Jordan ValleyEinot Petzael
Recommended to bring a weapon.
A water source in the heart of the Jordan Valley. There are tables and trees at the spot, and of course you can sit right on the stream bank.
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Jordan ValleyEin Jahir - Re'ut Spring
A magical spring nestled in the mountains. Cars cannot drive all the way up to the spot.
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Jordan ValleyMitzpe Ofir Lookout in Tomer
A simple and beautiful lookout with benches and drinking water
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Jordan ValleyMitzpe Rina in Mahane Gadi
A 360-degree viewpoint, a simple pergola at the foot of the Sartaba with a KKL picnic table, a swing, and also a pakal kafe coffee kit
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Jordan ValleyNorthern Jordan Valley Springs "Land of the Springs"
Nice springs that were recently uncovered and renovated by 'Artzenu'. At each spring there are tables, benches, a pergola, and sometimes a swing or jumping board (Ein Arnon, Ein Gal, Ein Yarmuk, Ein Z
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Jordan ValleyEin HaDegel Spring
A lovely spot with seating areas. A concrete pool next to the spring. There are several benches, a swing, and a pergola here.
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Jordan ValleyMitzpe Netanel Eitan Lookout
A pergola with benches facing the view of the Jordan Valley, the Sartaba, the slopes of the Shomron, and the east bank of the Jordan.
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Jordan ValleyEretz HaMaayanot, Mehola
Opposite the yishuv of Mehola, many springs were uncovered and renovated by "Artzenu". At each spring you'll find a shady spot, benches, a pergola, and sometimes also a swing or a diving board. A very
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SouthMemorial Spot for Itamar Elharar and Ofek Aharon (Bnei Re'em)
A grove with trees, benches, swings, a water fountain, lighting, and always other people hanging around ;) Open 24/7
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SouthDate Palm Grove Outside Masada National Park (East)
Open during national park hours only
SouthMitzpe Efes Lookout (Outside Metzoke Dragot)
Mitzpe Efes is a viewpoint on the Metzuk HaAtakim cliffs, less than a kilometer south of the Metzoke Dragot travelers' village, at exactly sea level. It looks out over the Dead Sea, the Moab Mountains
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SouthEin Akev
The pool is deep, about eight meters. In winter and the transition seasons, there is a danger of flash floods in the area.
Ein Akev is the name of two springs in Nahal Akev on Ramat Avdat, near Midreshet Ben-Gurion and Nahal Tzin. At lower Ein Akev, the water cascades down in a waterfall from a rock wall about ten meters
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SouthGivat Kobi - Sderot
The lookout is close to the Gaza Strip, in an area where many rockets have been fired. It is recommended to check Home Front Command guidelines before heading out.
Mitzpe Sderot, known for many years as 'Givat Kobi', is located on a hill about 110 meters high at the northwestern edge of Sderot, near the Ha'ahuzah neighborhood. In January 2022, a built-up lookout
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SouthNorth Ashkelon Beach Promenade
The promenade runs along the sea, on the western side of the Barnea Bet and Barnea Gimel neighborhoods in northern Ashkelon, north of Bar Kochba Beach. It has a bike path and a running track, benches,
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SouthMalachim-Shahariya Forest
A large forest with plenty of seating areas.
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SouthAshkelon Eco Park
The largest artificial lake in Israel. There are pergolas and benches, stunning viewpoints, walking paths, animals, and lawns. Pedal boats are available for 50 ₪ for half an hour. Open every day betwe
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SouthGan Moshe (Be'er Sheva)
A park in Be'er Sheva near City Hall. Grass and benches. You can use the restrooms in City Hall.
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SouthEinot Tzukim (Ein Feshkha)
A national park with three swimming pools fed by natural springs and plenty of seating all around. Located in the northern Dead Sea, accessible by car and public transit. There is an entrance fee, and
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Jerusalem areaSataf Loop Trail
According to KKL, drinking the spring water, bathing in it and jumping into it are forbidden.
Start on the Ba'al Trail to Sataf and return via the Village Trail.
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ShfelaShvil HaAlot
A short circular KKL trail in Britannia Park in the Shfela, between the yishuvim of Srigim and Agur, about 2.7 kilometers long. It departs from a parking lot next to Route 353 and is marked by wooden
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Galilee and GilboaSwitzerland Forest
Switzerland Forest is a forest on the slope that descends from the Poriya Ridge to the Kinneret, west and south of Teveria. Foresters of the British Mandate government began planting the forest in 192
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ShfelaHorvat Burgin
There are open pits in the area near the trail, so walk only on the marked trails. Exit C from the hiding tunnels is closed for safety reasons (according to KKL), and you need a flashlight in the tunnels.
Horvat Burgin is a hill topped by an archaeological site in Adullam Park, about a kilometer east of Nehusha. A blue-marked trail sets out from the parking lot and passes carved burial caves, a decorat
SouthEin Bokek
The stream water is contaminated, so do not drink from it and do not dip in it. During flash floods, the stream is closed.
The short trail to Ein Bokek starts from Route 90, near the Dead Sea hotels, and goes up along the black-marked trail into Nahal Bokek. A small stream flows through the gorge among reeds, tamarisks, a
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SouthNahal David
In the stream there is a danger of falling rocks and flash floods. In August 2023, a child was killed there in a rockfall.
Nahal David is a stream that flows year-round in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, in the Dead Sea Rift, and is named after King David, who according to the Book of Shmuel stayed in the strongholds of Ein
Golan HeightsNahal Banias
Entering the water is prohibited. There are minefields near the reserve, so walk only on marked trails.
You can enter from the waterfall or from the springs. It's also worth walking the hiking trail, and you can combine it with Nimrod Fortress.
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There is a danger of flash floods in the stream, and the reserve is sometimes closed because of them. The first pools are very deep.
Nahal Arugot is one of the largest streams in the Judean Desert, flowing into the Dead Sea just north of Kibbutz Ein Gedi. In its final stretch, it flows year-round through a deep canyon thanks to spr
ShomronKhirbet Shehada
Hurvat Shehada is an antiquities site on a hilltop in the western Shomron, near the yishuv of Nofim and not far from the Nahal Kana Nature Reserve. Remains of a Jewish settlement from the Second Templ
Jerusalem areaThe Springs Trail (Shvil HaMa'ayanot)
The Springs Trail is a KKL trail in Aminadav Forest, marked in green, that descends about three kilometers from Horvat Sa'adim, near Yad Kennedy, down to Ein Khandaq at the foot of Even Sapir. Along t
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Gush Etzion and Hebron HillsDerech HaAvot
According to the Gush Etzion tourism website, the trail is temporarily closed for upgrade work. It is advisable to check before heading out whether it has reopened, to verify the security situation, and to walk in a group.
Derech HaAvot (the Path of the Patriarchs), or the Ridge Route, is the ancient road that ran along the central mountain ridge from Be'er Sheva and Hebron up to Jerusalem and Shechem. In Gush Etzion, a
Galilee and GilboaArbel Cliff
An easy circular trail with views overlooking the Kinneret all the way to Mount Hermon
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Night trail
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Armon HaNatziv Promenade
A beautiful and well-kept promenade in Armon HaNatziv, with seating areas and shade. There is also a more natural area among the trees with paved asphalt paths.
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Beit HaKerem
A pastoral neighborhood in Jerusalem with a variety of small, charming streets.
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Teddy Park
A park located right across from the bustling Mamilla promenade, featuring plenty of grassy lawns and fountains that operate at certain hours of the day.
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Piano Monument - Mitzpe Rubinstein Lookout
A piano keys sculpture dedicated to the memory of the renowned pianist Arthur Rubinstein. The sculptor Israel Hadany designed the monument in the shape of piano keys bursting out toward the impressive
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YMCA Tower
Across from King David Palace, a gorgeous tower with an admission fee. There are benches to sit on outside.
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Sacher Park
A large park with lots of grass and places to sit. The most classic spot in Jerusalem, but honestly the best—large, well-maintained, and in a fantastic location.
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Liberty Bell Park (Gan HaPa'amon)
A park in central Jerusalem, near the First Station complex. There are lawns, seating benches, and fountains.
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Wohl Rose Garden
Across from the Knesset, a beautiful park with lots of seating areas, nature, and shade. The renovations are finally finished, it's gorgeous there!
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The Park in Yemin Moshe
Sprawling lawns
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Givat HaTanach
A lookout point over the Old City area and Silwan
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The Sataf
Several springs, lots of sitting spots. Option for a walking trail (Shvil HaBa'al and Shvil HaKfar).
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Ein Lavan Spring
A nice spring in the Jerusalem Hills area (near the Biblical Zoo). You can sit in the shade of the trees
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The Farm in the Valley (HaHava BaGai)
A complex with seating areas, ancient crafts, animals, and vegetable gardens. There are events and shows sometimes.
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MADA Promenade
A nice promenade with benches facing the view
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Givat Titora - Modi'in
A really beautiful place and a nice place to stroll around, a really lovely lookout over Modi'in and the surrounding area with lots of quiet seating spots.
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Mitzpe Yair / Pineapple Lookout / SpongeBob Lookout
A lookout established in memory of Yair Engel, who fell during operational activity with Shayetet 13. A gorgeous lookout over all of the Jerusalem hills. Right outside the lookout there is a large pla
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The Rav Aryeh Levin Wall
A wall mural featuring a portrait of Rav Aryeh Levin in the center, with many other elements all around it
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Bustan Avraham Gozlan
A gorgeous orchard full of flowers, fountains, and benches
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Uri and Yishai Springs Park (Eucalyptus Park), Beit Shemesh
A nice spot in Beit Shemesh. Quiet and recommended in the morning during school hours. There is shade and benches. A tiny stream flows through the area. You can't get into the water, but it's nice.
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Tel Sokho - Givat HaTurmusim (Lupine Hill)
A gorgeous spot next to the Elah Valley. In season, the place is filled with beautiful lupines. You can do a short walking trail here or come for a picnic. There are trees where you can sit in the sha
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Galicia Rooftops in the Old City
A nice and quiet spot overlooking the Kotel, the Temple Mount, the Mount of Olives, and the surrounding area.
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Kotel Lookout in the Old City
A nice, quiet spot overlooking the Kotel, the Temple Mount, the Mount of Olives, and the surrounding area
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The Cardo in the Old City
Remains of Jerusalem's main street from the Byzantine period. Free and well worth passing through to see on the way to or from the Jewish Quarter. There is an open Cardo - entrance from HaYehudim St.
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Hatzer BaRova - in the Jewish Quarter
Falafel shop
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Ein Sarig
An excellent spring, about 1.2 meters deep Usually full year-round
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Jerusalem Theatre
In the theatre building there is an exhibition space with rotating exhibits, and on the floor above there is a restaurant and a seating area with couches and art. It's nice and quiet, and usually ther
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Waiting Floor - Jerusalem Central Bus Station
A waiting hall on the top floor of the central bus station
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Clal Center Building
Shopping and business center
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Cinema City
Entertainment center - there are movies, food places, clothing stores, etc.
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Cafe Greg - Cinema City
Cafe
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Prima Park Hotel
A hotel lobby
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Skyline Hotel Jerusalem (formerly Jerusalem Gardens)
Hotel lobby
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Ramada Hotel
Hotel lobby
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Sha'arei Ha'Ir
5th floor of the shopping and business center. There are seating areas there
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City Court (near Sha'arei Ha'Ir)
Shopping and business center
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Center 1
Shopping and business center
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Yitzhak Navon Train Station
Jerusalem's large train station
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The National Library
The National Library campus. Inside there are seating areas and you can walk around the library's impressive building. Open only during operating hours.
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'Madaei HaLuach' Shop
There are dozens of diverse board games there, and you can sit and play together for as long as you'd like, including help and guidance on the game rules from the lovely shop owner.
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Cafe Neeman - The X Junction
A branch of Ma'afeh Neeman
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Neeman Bakery - Ramot Mall
The pin on the map is apparently not at Ramot Mall, but at another branch of the chain. Worth double-checking before you head out.
A branch of Maafe Neeman
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Israel Aquarium
A breathtaking aquarium with tours of habitats typical of Israel, stingray feeding, and shark pools.
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The Biblical Zoo
Jerusalem's zoo :) Benches and lawns. There is an entrance fee.
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The Jewish Quarter
Full of pastoral alleys, and in the Hurva Square there are food spots. Of course, you also get a visit to the Kotel :) There is also an overlook towards the Kotel near Aish HaTorah.
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Jerusalem Natural History Museum
The museum closed for renovations, and we haven't found any notice that it has reopened. It's a good idea to check before you head out.
The Natural History Museum is housed in a 19th-century stone building at 6 Mohilever Street, near the German Colony, and opened to the public in 1962. Its largest display is a collection of taxidermie
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Ammunition Hill
A site with communication trenches, an amphitheater, an audiovisual show, and plenty of nature
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Khan Sha'ar HaGai
A spot with nature and tables. A museum about the War of Independence.
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Mount Herzl
This is the national military cemetery. Please maintain the dignity of the site.
The cemetery of the IDF and the Nation's Great Leaders. There are plenty of seating corners and open areas, mainly in the upper section by the main entrance (near the Mount Herzl light rail station).
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Yad Vashem
This is a museum and the national Holocaust memorial site. Please respect the dignity of the place.
A free museum in memory of the Holocaust. You can sit outside on benches
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King David's Tomb (Mount Zion)
A good spot for dates, especially on rainy days or hot summer days. There are several rooms and benches to sit on. Very close to the Mount Zion parking lot and the Jewish Quarter.
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Mamilla Mall
A beautiful, well-maintained promenade from Agron Street and Independence Park all the way to Jaffa Gate. There are shops and restaurants along the walkway, and midway through there's also an indoor m
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Bonei HaChoma Park
A small park with grassy lawns right next to the Old City walls
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Ein Mesila Spring
A wide water well beneath a carob tree. The water reaches ground level. Some of the water is channeled into a 4x4-meter pool that is half a meter deep. Next to the pool are shading trees, picnic table
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Beit Zayit Reservoir
According to Wikipedia, there have been drownings in the reservoir due to the muddy banks. Do not enter the water.
A beautiful, green trail with plenty of benches and trees, leading to a stunning water reservoir that makes you feel like you just hopped abroad for a moment.
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Ein Dvir in memory of Dvir Emanueloff (in Givat Ze'ev)
We're not sure if the spring has water all year round, and the surrounding area is under construction. It's a good idea to check before you head out.
A small spring emerging from a cave that flows into a 3x5 m pool, 1.4 m deep. The spring is always full. There is a nikba (water tunnel) a few meters further up the hill.
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Avigail, Yakir Yamin and Hanan Drori Lookout
A shul and next to it the remains of a Byzantine church. An amazing view of the Moab Mountains, the Old City and northern Mount Zion, Mamilla, and the King David Hotel. Beautiful blooming in the sprin
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The Shared Plaza at the Kotel
The Reform Kotel area. It's less cold there, probably because of the location. There is a coffee cart, the place is relatively empty, and there are places to sit. You can start with a walk around Mami
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Netanel Menachem Eitan Memorial Lookout - Ramot
A lookout in the Ramot neighborhood facing Ramot Gimel and Nebi Samuel. There are benches and a wooden deck. An island of nature and simplicity.
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Motza'leh
A rustic café just a stone's throw from the Beit Zayit Dam
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Lawn on Heikhal HaMishpat / Zvulun Hammer St.
Lawns, decorative pools, lots of benches, trees, and shade. A quiet spot within walking distance of the city center. You can reach it on foot from the Central Bus Station, Sacher Park, Machane Yehuda,
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Shoresh Food Trucks
We did not find confirmation that the place is still open: its website is no longer active. It's best to check before heading out.
A fun place close to Jerusalem to sit for coffee, have a light bite facing the view, with a fun and great atmosphere
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Wine and Friends
A wine shop with seating inside and outside. You buy a bottle at retail store price, and you can order beautifully arranged cheeses and a variety of nice, delicious dishes to go with it.
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HaMasrek Nature Reserve
An easy circular trail through Mediterranean woodland and battle heritage, with KKL picnic tables and benches in the area.
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Nahal Tzofim Park
A nice walking and biking path through a grove, between the neighborhoods of Givat HaMivtar, Sanhedria, and Ramot.
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Yarmut Park - Beit Shemesh
A huge and beautiful park, grass with benches, and a long promenade, with playground equipment. It starts from Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef and reaches all the way to Route 38. During bein hazmanim it's fu
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The Israel Museum
The country's central museum, featuring rotating exhibitions on various subjects of art and Jewish culture from Israel and around the world. There is a large archaeology wing with artifacts from acros
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HaTapuach Park - Beit Shemesh
A nice park with grass, benches, and playground equipment.
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Benches by the Facilities Outside Beit HaChayal Jerusalem
Sooo many benches
Ein Mevaser
Ein Mevaser is a small spring in Mevaseret Zion that flows year-round, right beneath the traffic circle on Shimon Swissa Street. Next to the spring there is a shallow pool, about 40 cm deep, in the sh
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The Renovated Idelson Park, Ramot
Lawns and playground equipment
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Ma'ayan Chana Spring, Givat Ze'ev
The complex is used as a men's mikveh.
Ma'ayan Chana is a small spring that flows into a cave hewn into the rock, at the edge of the Ramat Givat Ze'ev neighborhood. The water trickles from the rock into a small, clear pool, and next to the
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Abu Tor Lookout
A lookout in the Abu Tor neighborhood, also called Givat Hananya, on HaMefaked Street. The Jerusalem Foundation established it in 1987. The lookout is built on a plaza supported by a stone retaining w
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Kerem Eitan in Armon HaNatziv
Kerem Eitan, in Armon HaNatziv It's a lookout right next to HaMitpatel, with a pergola and grapevines and a really beautiful spot Especially in the winter when everything is purple And it is in memory
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Mitzpor Avraham Gavish Lookout, Givat Harel
A beautiful lookout with a pergola and benches, near the Givat Harel winery
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Promenade Between Neria and Talmon
A 2 km long promenade with lots of benches, swings, and seating areas. In the middle, there's a large playground and a grass soccer field.
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Mitzpe Adei Ad (Mitzpe Malachi)
A lookout below Adei Ad with a view looking out toward the Jordan Valley and Kochav HaShachar.
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Mitzpe Adiel - Kochav HaShachar
A beautiful lookout at the edge of Kochav HaShachar, pergola, swings, tables, and a beautiful view at the foot of Har Hatzor all the way to the Gilad mountains
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Spring in Ateret
You must come with a weapon.
Two gorgeous pools, a gorgeous view, KKL picnic tables
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Ein Oz
Two springs, one deep and the other nice, seating areas, a deck.
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Ein Dolev Spring
Recommended to arrive in a group or with an armed escort.
Set among the vineyards of Dolev, a lovely spring with seating areas and fruit trees
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Ein Meir
Several lovely springs with a lookout point, swings, pergolas, and seating areas.
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Ein Talmon Spring
Two springs, one lower and the other nice, seating areas, wooden deck.
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Ein Nahliel Spring
A nice spring (one meter deep), shaded most hours of the day, with seating areas.
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Einot Aner
In December 2024, the High Court of Justice accepted a petition against the structures at the site. The current status there is unclear to us, so it is worth checking before you head out.
Several springs and water sources, good pools for dipping into and nice places to sit.
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Giborot HaTanach Trail
A trail connecting several springs with seating areas along the way (the springs aren't that great, except for Ein Nachliel).
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Mitzpe Givat HaYekavim Lookout
A gorgeous lookout, a high and beautiful spot overlooking all of central Israel. On the hill, there is a very short circular trail and hiding complexes from the time of Bar Kochba.
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Ein Dani (Bubin) Spring
The spring is in Area C, and in recent years visitors have been murdered here in two terror attacks. Before heading out, check with the Binyamin hotline to see if the place is open and secured, and come in a group.
A huge, deep spring, suitable for swimming.
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"HaKaron" in Eli
At the edge of the yishuv, beautiful view, benches to sit on, a relatively spacious spot with a large grassy area.
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Lookout in Na'ale
A big playground in Na'ale, best to come at night so there won't be kids around. There are benches
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Playground in Nili
A nice playground inside the yishuv
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The Lookout at Mitzpe Dani
A lookout with a 360-degree view toward Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and the Binyamin mountains. There are benches, an audio guide, and a map.
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Ein Mabua / Ein Fawwar
The reserve may be partially closed for maintenance work. We didn't find an updated notice, so it's a good idea to check the Israel Nature and Parks Authority website before heading out.
Part of Nahal Prat, a large spring with restrooms and a stream nearby. Lots of seating areas, benches, and shade.
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Lookouts in Kfar Adumim
3 beautiful lookouts overlooking Nahal Prat, located right on the road itself, recommended to come at sunset
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Ein Prat and Breichat HaTamar
It's not clear to us if there is currently a lifeguard at the pool. The pool is deep, and do not jump into it. It's worth checking the Israel Nature and Parks Authority website before heading out, and you may need to book in advance.
Part of Nahal Prat, with lots of entry points to the stream. Restrooms and changing rooms, a deep pool with a lifeguard, benches, and shade.
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Mitzpe Rechavam Lookout on Har HaKuba
A pergola at the peak of Har HaKuba, with a sort of benches inside that are comfortable to sit on, and a beautiful view towards the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea.
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The Pergola, Kochav HaShachar
A pergola with benches, swings, hammocks, and a lookout toward Jericho and the Dead Sea
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Bustan HaShmona
An orchard in memory of the eight fallen soldiers of the Battle of Bint Jbeil. There are shaded seating areas, swings, and a barbecue area. Plenty of parking.
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Mitzpe Elyashiv (HaTznir) Lookout in Dolev
You exit to the lookout through a gate in the yishuv fence, which opens with a code.
Hammocks hanging in a large rock niche, with a swing, tables, and benches. There's a great view.
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Lookout toward the Jordan from the Alon Area
Benches scattered along the mountainside with a view of the Jordan and the carved-out stream below them.
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Givat Asaf Playground
A nice playground inside the yishuv. There are a few benches.
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Artis Lookout - Beit El
Inside Beit El. A few benches, trees, and grass. A quiet place with no concern of yichud.
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Ein Ohr Yakar Spring - Beit El
Inside Beit El. A cute spot with 3 springs at different heights. Has a shade canopy and benches. It was renovated very recently.
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St. George Lookout
According to the Nature and Parks Authority, the area east of the St. George Monastery is a closed military zone. It is not clear to us whether the path to the lookout passes through it, so it is best to check before heading out.
A stunning lookout over Nahal Prat in the Mitzpe Yeriho area. Park at the entrance to the St. George Monastery and take a short walk following the trail markers up to the lookout
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Ein Rashash Spring
Carrying a firearm is recommended.
A great spring with a natural flow and a pool you can get into. The site was recently renovated and has benches, a deck, and a swing. Overlooks Wadi Rashash, the Sartaba, and the Jordan Valley.
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Shade and Benches near Eli
KKL picnic benches under an oak tree
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Beit El Bakery Cafe (Paid)
A nice and quiet bakery in the center of Beit El. Open Sun–Thu and Motzei Shabbat until 22:30. Friday until 14:30
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Mitzpe Endo, Ofra
A lookout with a large, comfortable pergola in memory of Sergeant First Class Andualem (Endo) Kabedeh, a combat soldier in the heavy machinery (Tzama) company of the 603rd Battalion, who fell in Gaza
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Ein Shilo (Ein Seilun)
In the summer of 2026 the spring dried up, and the pool was filled with tap water. The pool is deep, and entering it is at your own risk. It's a good idea to check before heading out if there's water.
A very high spring with benches, swings, and a pergola around it. There's a beautiful view and it's easy to reach by car right up to the spot.
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Malachei HaShalom
There have been security incidents in the area in recent years, and it is not clear to us whether entry to the place is permitted. It's a good idea to check before heading out.
A farm/yishuv with goat pens and spots to walk around and take in the view. Nearby is Ein Rashash.
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Beit El Petting Zoo
A nice petting zoo with interesting animals and picnic tables. Admission is a nominal fee.
Ein Tzuf
On 20.9.2026, a visitor was murdered in a shooting attack at Ein Riya, a nearby spring next to Neve Tzuf. It is recommended to check the security situation before heading out.
Ein Tzuf is a spring in the Nahal Gufna riverbed, nestled in green woodland below the yishuv of Neve Tzuf in western Binyamin. You reach it on foot via the Birds Trail (Shvil HaTziporim), a loop of ab
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A Corner in Kochav HaShachar
Seating area - the spot has wooden benches and trees that give nice shade, with a view overlooking the entire Jordan Valley and Jericho. The ideal place for a pakal / date / just sitting and thinking
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Mitzpe Ilay Lookout, Dolev
A lookout in memory of the soldier Ilay Garfinkel Hy"d, who fell near Dolev. At the site there is a lookout point, a spot for a poike, and swings.
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Mitzpe Eliyahu Lookout
There is 'Mitzpe Eliyahu' named after Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, located right by the yishuv of Kokhav Ya'akov. A sweet spot with a pergola, KKL picnic tables, and a stunning view! A hundred meters from
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Mitzpe Yonatan - Beit El
A lookout in memory of Sergeant Yonatan Elias, Hy"d
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Mitzpe Matan Zagron Lookout
A lookout from the Itamar ridge toward the Jordan Valley. There are swings and lots of wind
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Kabir Winery Visitors Center
A dairy restaurant in Elon Moreh with an incredible view of Shechem and a great atmosphere
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Mitzpe Eliran Lookout
We couldn't find a source documenting this lookout. Worth checking before heading out.
A lookout established by the youth of the yishuv in memory of Eliran Amar z"l
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Mitzpe Elisha Lookout - Havat Yair
A wooden boardwalk with a pergola at the end overlooking Wadi al-Magor.
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Revava Lookout
A lookout at the entrance to yishuv Revava, with a pergola and wooden deck, a stunning view, located above an orchard, a spring, and a petting zoo
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Ein Eyal Spring in Rechelim
A beautiful spring with seating areas, shaded KKL picnic benches, a swing, drinking fountains, and 2 shallow pools. The water is chlorinated.
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Mitzpe Shifty Lookout - Yitzhar
A lookout built in the yishuv of Yitzhar near the snif, overlooking north and over the vineyards of Yitzhar.
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Mitzpe Yehoshua / Mitzpe Tapuach Lookout
Between Tapuach and Tapuach Ma'arav, a lovely lookout with swings, seating areas, and a deck.
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Mitzpe Shmulik Shoham Lookout - Ramat Gilad
There is a swing and plenty of private spots to sit all over the yishuv (a small yishuv on a mountain overlooking the coastal plain).
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Ein Shir, Karnei Shomron
A small spring built by the youth of Karnei Shomron, with a small pool suitable for dipping your feet and a shaded picnic table
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Tzinirim Park in Kedumim
Wading pools with lots of seating areas, views, and shade, a large park
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Mitzpe Elkana - HaGoren Park
A beautiful place with lots of seating areas, grass, and wooden pathways with a view and a lookout
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Mitzpe Or Lookout, Shavei Shomron
A lookout over the Shomron Valley, with a swing and benches
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Mitzpe Benyo Lookout
A gorgeous viewpoint over Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal and what lies between them (Shechem)! Highly recommended around sunset. Cold in the winter, a windy spot. There are tables and benches there.
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Givot Olam
A farm with lawns, a pergola, dogs, goat pens, and also a cafe:)
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A Few Nice KKL Tables in Ariel
There is a grove below the gym that is under the big amphitheater at the university
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Nofei Nehemia Lookout
A lookout with a lovely pergola, there is water there
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Mitzpe Itamar Elharar Lookout in Bruchin
A gorgeous lookout at the edge of the yishuv Bruchin, with about 2 huge pergolas with seating, additional benches, and wooden swings. The place is very well-maintained with a beautiful view, great for
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"Hummus HaKfar" Kfar Tapuach
A hummus restaurant serving perfect homemade hummus, shakshuka, salads, coffee, milkshakes, and a variety of desserts, all handmade by the owner. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, spacious and
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Mitzpe Avinoam Lookout, Elon Moreh
A few benches, nearby there is a pina chama for soldiers that lights up the lookout..
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Ein Jahir on the Itamar Ridge
Recommended to arrive carrying a weapon.
A nice spring alongside a walking or jeep trail. There is an Arab orchard nearby. Really blooms during the winter and spring months.
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Ariel Amphitheater
A small park, there are benches to sit on
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The Lookout at Mitzpe Yishai - Kedumim
A lookout over the Shomron mountains. On site there are benches, seating areas, a pergola, and an incredible view.
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Bakery in Karnei Shomron
The bakery in Karnei Shomron. Also serves as a café with an enclosed area to sit, right at the entrance to the yishuv.
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Deir Sam'an
At the edge of the yishuv of Leshem, there are ancient agricultural installations and water reservoirs. There are ancient structures and stones you can sit on, as well as a pergola.
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Naomi Shemer Grove - Kedumim
A cute grove with eucalyptus trees, lit up at night, with 3 KKL picnic tables, and a spot for a bonfire :)
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Ein el-Foka - Ta'anat Shiloh (edge of the Itamar and Elon Moreh ridge, close to the Jordan Valley)
A cute spring with KKL picnic benches and shade from a tree. Most hours of the day there are soldiers on site. The path is passable for regular cars, but it is a gravel dirt road.
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Givat Nofei Elchanan
A new hill across from the yishuv of Enav. At the peak there is a lookout with benches and swings overlooking all directions.
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Mitzpor Gilad Lookout - Karnei Shomron
A lookout with seating areas, and further along there is a new lookout in memory of the fallen from Karnei Shomron in the "Swords of Iron" war
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Shelafim Lookout in Maoz Tzvi
A lookout overlooking the green Dotan Valley. There is a pergola, a KKL picnic table, and benches on site.
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Ein Iros HaShomron Spring
A magical spring in memory of Levi Goldschmidt, founder of the "Friends of Itamar" foundation. It was named Ein Iros HaShomron because of the rare iris blooming on the slopes of the nearby HaNekuda ne
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Benenson Park Ariel
Playground equipment for kids, but around it there are benches, grass, shade, and an amphitheater for performances
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Nahal Park in Ariel
Grass, benches,
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Western Hill, Shavei Shomron
A lookout in memory of Yehuda Dimentman facing Homesh. There is a pergola and a guard tower at the spot.
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Moomin Valley, Kedumim
A KKL park with seating areas
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HaIgul in Einav
A seating area with a pergola, KKL benches, a spot for a campfire, and water taps at the edge of the yishuv Einav in the Shomron
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Mitzpe HaGiborim Lookout, Karnei Shomron
A shaded pergola with a bench and a swing, overlooking Nahal Kana, built in memory of the fallen of the yishuv in the Swords of Iron War.
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Ein Yedidya, Tal Menashe
Near the yishuv of Tal Menashe in the northern Shomron, a spring and scenic lookout were built in memory of Captain Yedidya Asher Lev Hy"d, a son of the yishuv who fell heroically fighting in Gaza Cit
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Havat El Naveh
In May 2021, the forest around the farm was set on fire. It is worth checking the security situation before heading out.
Havat El Naveh is a sheep farm in the northern Shomron, near Route 596 and not far from Hermesh. The farm is located in a pine forest on a ridge overlooking the Sharon and the Mediterranean Sea. It ha
Havat Aviya (Northern Shomron)
This is a private farm. It is best to coordinate with the farm before arriving.
On site, there is an easy 800-meter circular trail that heads down through shaded natural woodland, two wading pools, a lawn, a short trail leading to a gorgeous scenic viewpoint, picnic tables, and a
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Mitzpe Moti Lookout
The lookout is right next to a Palestinian village, and according to the regional council's tourism website, there has been gunfire from it in the past. It's a good idea to check the situation before heading out.
An observation deck.
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Givat Rashi, Kedumim
At the top of the hill, among all the caravans and the yeshiva, there is a cluster of trees with a wooden bench inside on gravel ground.
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Mitzpe Neria Lookout, Shavei Shomron
A lookout in memory of Neria Balteh Hy"d at the entrance to Shavei Shomron. There are benches, lighting all night, a pleasant breeze, and tefillah every Friday night ;) A wooden pergola and a comforta
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Bor HaLevanim
A water reservoir measuring 10x4 m, located on the ground floor of a two-story concrete building.
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Mitzpe Elisha Lookout, Revava
A wooden deck and a large, beautiful pergola at the edge of the yishuv, comfortable benches, and a lovely view overlooking Revava
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Mitzpe Aviya Lookout, Tzofim
New. There you'll find Aviyola, the coffee cart set up by Yifat and Elad, the parents of Aviya Ganot Hy"d who fell at the Nova party. Everything there is truly delicious, with plenty of open space to
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Mitzpe Golani Lookout, Bruchin
A lookout in Bruchin in memory of the Golani soldiers who fell at the Nahal Oz outpost in October 2023. The lookout features a memorial corner, plenty of seating areas, an impressive walking path, a b
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Mitzpe Matan Lookout, Havat El Naveh
In memory of Sergeant Matan Abergil, Hy"d, who fell on October 7th when he jumped on a grenade to save his friends. The lookout was planned and built over about a year by volunteers and family members
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Atlantic Pistachio Reserve, Har Bracha
There have been shooting attacks in the Har Bracha area. It's a good idea to check the security situation before heading out.
The Atlantic Pistachio Reserve is a grove of dozens of Atlantic pistachio trees on the slope of the Har Gerizim ridge, near the access road to Har Bracha. According to Shomron Tourism, this is one of
Bor Yehuda, Evyatar
A deck and pergola around a clean, full water cistern, renovated in memory of Yehuda Peretz. Located between Evyatar and Givat Yahaloma. The spot is a bit isolated, but people pass by on their way to
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Mitzpe Rina Lookout, Evyatar
A pergola overlooking Shechem and the surrounding area, with several benches inside.
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Yedidya's Park, Revava
A new park in memory of Yedidya Azugi. The park has plenty of seating areas, a coffee cart, a spring for kids, and lawns.
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Ari Fuld Lookout
At the site, there is a viewing deck, informational signs, and a KKL picnic table. The lookout offers a breathtaking view of Gush Etzion.
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Springs in Bat Ayin
The map pin leads to Ein Chovlah, which also serves as a mikveh. It's not clear to us if this is the spring described, so it's worth checking before you head out.
A nice and shaded spring in Bat Ayin. There are tables and benches. The water is deep and clear. Relative to the area—not too packed with people
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Mitzpor HaElef Lookout in Neve Daniel
An impressive lookout with long-distance views in all directions. There are benches on site and street lighting. It gets very windy, so it is recommended to come at sunset and bring a sweater. Take fo
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Old Masu'ot Yitzhak
Today there is a farm there with trees, seating spots, and amazing views. There are also ancient buildings for archaeology lovers.
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Ein Chai Spring - in Kiryat Arba
A very beautiful place with seating areas.
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Dvir Promenade and Lookout
Continuing on from Ma'ayan Chai, a 250-meter promenade begins. Towards its end there is a gorgeous lookout, and along the promenade there are seating areas, swings, and a poike spot
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Mitzpe Ruach Acheret Lookout
A Magen David-shaped lookout facing south, located at the edge of Givat Gal in Kiryat Arba.
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Mitzpe HaDegel Lookout in Efrat
Stunning spot! Amazing view, accessible, right next to the car, quiet and private
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The Cistern in Negohot
A large and beautiful cistern, with nice seating spots above it, and there is a faucet under the large tree
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Winepress Park (HaGatot), Telem
A spring and wading pools. Benches and picnic tables. Lots of shade.
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The Cistern in Avigail
Deep water cistern with an entrance from the side. We do not know how deep the water is, so do not enter without checking.
A water cistern (with an opening on the side, so it looks like a cave), next to it are wooden decks with benches and a shade structure.
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Shalev Pool
A pool built by the kibbutz. There is no natural spring, but they try to change the water. Besides that, it is a spot with an incredible view, set right among the vineyards.
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Efrat - HaMenora-HaKetoret Promenade
A well-lit and well-maintained promenade with benches and a view.
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Efrat - Gan Zvika
A playground with a seating area with benches and a stunning view
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Mitzpe Yoni at Havat Harel - Zohar Yehuda, Tekoa
360-degree lookout, a water cistern, bench, hammock, and chairs. Stunning view
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Ein Shir, Telem
A man-made pool suitable for swimming, with a lawn and a small amphitheater above it. View of the town of Tarqumiyah.
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Ein Misla / Ein Abu Klab
A spring with a pool, and additionally 15 meters below there is another pool 2 meters deep.
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Katzefet in Kfar Etzion
The well-known, familiar Katzefet
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The Lawn in Tekoa Bet
A green lawn open to the public with a swing and a bench facing the view of the Judean Desert
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Itay's Corner
We haven't found a source documenting this spot. Worth checking before heading out.
A pergola and deck with a bench facing the view, in memory of Itay Giat Hy"d
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Gva'ot
A sweet, pretty yishuv with lots of seating spots. Also, a cute and inexpensive café run by people with disabilities—a special place, read up about it: Cafe BaChorsha
Emek Bracha Lookout
There have been many terror attacks at Gush Etzion Junction, and it is secured today. It is recommended to stay alert on the way.
Emek Bracha Lookout is an observation balcony on the top floor of the Harim Mall at Gush Etzion Junction. It overlooks Emek Bracha, an agricultural valley with orchards and vineyards at an elevation o
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Mitzpor HaLamed-Heh Lookout, near Ma'avar HaLamed-Heh
Mitzpor HaLamed-Heh consists of two lookout points about thirty meters south of Ma'avar HaLamed-Heh, near Givat HaKrav (Battle Hill), on the way to Gush Etzion. Both have a pergola that provides shade
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Derech Ephraim Promenade, Neve Daniel
A path with benches along the way and signs with quotes written by Ephraim Yachman hy"d.
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Sarona Neighborhood - Tel Aviv
A pleasant, quiet spot with a rustic feel in the heart of Tel Aviv. There are cafes and plenty of benches and comfortable places to sit, pergolas, lawns, and KKL picnic tables.
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Hof HaSharon Nature Reserve (Arsuf)
A short, stunning trail along a kurkar ridge overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. You can sit among eucalyptus trees or at a viewpoint facing the sea.
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Apollonia Fortress
An open area and fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Netanya Promenade
A promenade above the sea with benches and grass. You start at "Nitza Promenade" and can continue south to "Shaked Promenade" and "HaRishonim Promenade" (the Kikar Ha'atzmaut area)
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Kfar Saba Park
A relatively large park with all kinds of walking paths, benches, gardens, and lawns. A really sweet place.
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Hod HaSharon Ecological Park
An ecological park with a lake, birds, and ducks. A concrete path encircles the lake, with seating areas and viewpoints overlooking the water along the way. Nearby is Har HaZevel (the garbage mound) w
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Anaba Park Modi'in
A large park in the city of Modi'in with lawns, a lake, ducks, restrooms, and facilities. A quiet and peaceful place (unless there are performances at the amphitheater)
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Shefayim Sunset Spot
Near Kibbutz Shefayim, in a national park that is open to the general public free of charge, sits one of the most magical lookouts in Israel on a cliff above the sea. There is a wooden deck for comfor
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Ra'anana (Har HaZevel)
Lots of lovely spots facing an insane 360-degree view overlooking the Coastal Highway, Netanya, Tel Aviv, and the Shomron
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Mitzpe Itai Lookout in Karmei Yosef
The map link we received doesn't work. According to the Yizkor website, the lookout is on HaGefen Street in Karmei Yosef.
Mitzpe Itai is situated at a high point in the center of the yishuv, offering an expansive view of central Israel
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Water Tower Lookout near Kula Forest (Elad)
A 360-degree lookout, beautiful and quiet with a short trail up to it
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Ein Thailand - Modi'in
There are pits in the pool, and it reaches a depth of up to about two meters at the height of winter. No supervision.
A huge seasonal pool (at its peak: about 70 meters long, about 25 meters wide, and about 2 meters deep)
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Agam HaTzlilim - Rosh HaAyin
A cute, small lake with a lawn
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Netanya Winter Pond Park
A park with a playground, benches, a winter pond, and lots of blooms all around
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Modi'in Central Bus Station
Modi'in Central Bus Station is quiet, new, and clean. Lots of benches and usually pretty empty there, so you don't even have to look for a "quiet corner."
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Modi'in Central Train Station
Behind the escalators there is a large, spacious, and new lobby with benches and plenty of room
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Holon Winter Ponds Park
A winter pond park; there is signage on-site, seating areas, and local vegetation has been planted.
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Hahadarim Park, Rehovot
A well-maintained park with benches, an ecological pond, animals, lawns, walking paths, playground installations, water fountains, and lookout points.
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Kfar Rut (near Modi'in) - Udi VeYaf Coffee Cart
A gorgeous place to sit, a café
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HaPark HaGadol Petah Tikva
A well-maintained park with benches, tables, an ecological pond, lawns, walking paths, playground facilities, water fountains, sports courts, and restrooms.
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Nahal Shilo, Segula Junction, Petah Tikva
Nahal Shilo is one of the main tributaries of the Yarkon, running along the outskirts of the Segula industrial zone in Petah Tikva on its way to the open areas by the Yarkon. The Petah Tikva municipal
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Mitzpor Amnon Lipkin-Shahak Lookout
A shaded lookout with benches, an amazing view, and a short walk from the car. From the lookout, a path leads to more lovely seating spots facing the view (Givat HaBroshim).
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Neve Tzedek Tel Aviv
A neighborhood built in the 19th century outside the walls of Jaffa. It has beautiful streets, spots to sit such as HaTachana (First Station Tel Aviv), the Suzanne Dellal Centre, shuls, and more.
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Herzliya Park
A really nice and pretty big park near the train station, with grass, restrooms, a pastoral lake, picnic tables, playground equipment...
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Azrieli Holon Business Center
A complex with benches and a nice, fun space to sit. There are also restaurants and cafes. Lately there are renovations, so it's better to come in the evening hours. Open 24/7.
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Lev HaIr Park or the Moomins in Rosh HaAyin
A huge park with water fountains, shade, and plenty of playground facilities
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Ashdod Yam Park
A large park with walking paths, benches, and shade. There are also various park facilities and a large lake with a bridge. There are restrooms on site. Open every day from 7:00 to 23:00.
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Einav Park
A small grove with a few KKL picnic tables, trees and grass, and a very short walking path, right next to the Einav industrial area with lots of shops that close around 23:30
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Adi and Yaeli's Garden
A lovely shaded spot in the Sharon area with swings, benches, and tables
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Tirza Atar Garden - Rosh HaAyin
A small hill with an impressive view of central Israel and the Shomron, nice benches, and a quiet atmosphere.
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Tel Lachish
A tel with an insane 360-degree view. The site features the antiquities of the biblical city of Lachish (an Israel Nature and Parks Authority site). Plenty of seating, water, and close parking.
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Mitzpe Moshe Shaya Lookout
A nice lookout near Sha'alvim. Swings facing the view! A kumzitz spot surrounded by benches. There is a water tap and plenty of shade. You see lots of agriculture all around.
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Winter Pond - Shafir Pool
A spot with a small natural lake (full in the winter) with seating tables, you can light a fire.
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Givat Tom V'Tomer
A memorial site for the Helicopter Disaster. Well-kept, with a short circular walking path, usually empty.
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Herzl Park / Gandhi Garden in Lod
A municipal park, with grass, benches to sit on, and playground equipment for kids. A nice place to sit and stroll around a bit.
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Sderot Yerushalayim, Lod
A long boulevard to stroll along. There are also benches to sit on along the way. It runs along both sides of the road. On one side, in the middle, there is an area with benches and fountains, lovely
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Mitzpe Rina Lookout in Nitzan
A very quiet spot with a sea view, a perfect pergola with a swing, a hammock, and zula benches, and of course there is also a Pakal Rina coffee kit.
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Kastina Junction
There's a café there and a great shawarma place
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Britannia Park
A huge park in the Judean Shfela. The park is mostly forested, with several recreation and parking areas with KKL picnic tables, several marked circular walking trails, a section of the Israel Nationa
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Canada Park
The park has been closed to visitors since the fire until further notice (according to KKL). It's worth checking before you head out whether it has reopened.
In the area, there are natural groves and fruit trees, springs and an artificial pool, picnic spots, beautiful viewpoints, and interesting historical sites. You can reach all these spots and other cor
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Tzenan Pool
The pool is close to the checkpoint on Route 35, and we're not sure if there is a firing zone or access restrictions in the area. It is also not an official bathing site, and there is no lifeguard. It's a good idea to check before heading out.
A small spring, at its peak it reaches a depth of one meter, great place for a quick stop,
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Beit HaKshatot Spring - Mevo Horon
The spring is on the outskirts of Ayalon-Canada Park, which is closed to visitors until further notice since the fire (according to KKL). It isn't clear to us whether the closure also applies to the path from the direction of Mevo Horon, so it's a good idea to check before you head out.
A deep pool inside an ancient Roman structure. Note that it is full only in the winter!
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Givat Yonah
Givat Yonah is the highest point in Ashdod, offering a panoramic view of the sea and Nahal Lachish. There are food trucks and coffee carts on-site with seating areas + a wide lawn for a picnic.
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Mitzpe Sahar Lookout
A lookout in memory of Sahar Sudai, Hy"d, in the Nof Ayalon area. A place with a view, shade, benches, and a spot for a bonfire.
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French Jewry Memorial
A nice monument with two KKL picnic benches. You can wander around the surrounding forest.
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Mitzpe Mordechai - Pergola at the Nof Ayalon - Sha'alvim Junction
This is brand new, located at the Sha'alvim - Nof Ayalon junction. Benches with a pergola, a swing, and everything overlooks the vineyards.
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Aqueduct Beach
A Mediterranean beach in Caesarea with stone arches right nearby that you can sit under instead of on the sand
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Mitzpe Ofer Lookout - At Sunset
A beautiful viewpoint overlooking the entire northern coastal plain area (with wooden pergolas). There is a forester's tower on-site, but it is locked.
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The Muhraka
There is a Carmelite monastery (church) at the site.
On site is a Carmelite monastery open to the public belonging to the Discalced Carmelite Order, a souvenir shop, a statue of Eliyahu HaNavi, and a wonderful scenic lookout from the monastery's roof.
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Gan HaTishbi
Benches and grass, you can continue further in toward the stream
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Ein Ahuza - Haifa
A nice little spring in the heart of the forest that collects into a concrete pool. You can get into the pool (water depth is about a meter). Beautiful open view all the way to the sea.
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Raz Reservoir - Gal'ed
Wastewater is pumped into Raz Reservoir, and the water in it is polluted. The water is deep, and there is no lifeguard.
An amazing lake full of water, at least 5 meters deep, with spots to jump into the lake. The water is cold but quite polluted from the herd of cows that hangs around in it. The reservoir was created u
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Ein Ayala
A small spring about 70 m west of the parking lot on the green-marked trail. Also called Ein Ayala (named after the nearby yishuv, Ein Ayala). There are hammocks at the spot. As of 4/2015 the spring i
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Ein Aviel
Not a single isolated spring, but a series of springs scattered along Nahal Taninim that flow into a large pool, even during the summer months
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Mitzpe Eitan Lookout
A beautiful spot with benches along Nahal Alexander
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The Heart at Ma'agan Michael
A heart sculpture located on the beach, a stunning and quiet shore (if you walk a bit along it, there's a spot with tables to sit right on the beach).
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HaHazirim Cave
A cave overlooking the sea in the middle of the Sovev Zichron trail. Requires a bit of a challenging climb, has an amazing view, and is really beautiful at sunset.
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Gador Beach and Beach 50
Stunning beaches that aren't overly crowded. There are benches in various spots and small cliffs where you can look out over the sea.
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Har Alon Picnic Area
The starting point of the Nahal Alon trail (blue trail markers). A spot with picnic tables and lovely green views.
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Little Switzerland
An area with lots of trees where you can hike trails or just sit on benches facing the view. A classic, short circular route – descend along the red trail markers and climb back up along the green. Th
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The Last Fortress Picnic Area
The Last Fortress Campground is an Israel Nature and Parks Authority day-use site in Carmel Park, and you can reach it on Waze by its name. The name comes from a defense plan prepared by the British A
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Park HaMoshava Zikhron Ya'akov
A park with lawns, benches, playground equipment, and fountains
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Har Zevulun, Givat Olga, Hadera
A lookout with a bench on a kurkar ridge overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. There is a bench placed there as part of the "Safsal HaSimcha" (Bench of Joy) project in memory of Ofir Hai and Eliad Ohayon
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Ein Tut
A large concrete pool that is relatively shallow. Around the spring there are plenty of trees providing shade. There is no organized seating area.
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The Geysers near Lehavot HaBashan
A spring with a pipe, warm water comes out of it sometimes, not a lot of seating
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Ein Mokesh
The spring is surrounded by minefields. Walk only on the marked trail, and do not cross fences.
A round, beautiful, and deep spring. Basically unshaded; sometimes people set up a shade tarp there, but it usually doesn't survive past one summer. There are no proper seating areas, so it's a good i
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Ein Almin
A nice pool, about a meter and a half deep, with shade and seating areas
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Mitzpe HaShalom
A beautiful lookout in the southern Golan Heights, overlooking the Kinneret. There are plenty of seating spots, shade. At night there is good visibility of stars.
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Ein Salukiya – Eden Springs
Visitors have reported that the place is closed for renovations. We did not find an official announcement, so it's best to check before heading out.
A few very nice pools, more suitable for little kids. Recommended to arrive during off-peak hours, otherwise it gets packed... Free admission, plenty of parking.
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Ein Yedidya
A small, beautiful spring, with small seating areas and a swing
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Ein Reuven (Tznobar)
The route passes next to the fence of an army base. According to hiking sources, the area has been open to the public since 2021, but it is worth checking before you go.
Ein Tznobar is located in the Golan Heights, east of the Upper Customs House Junction (Tzomet Beit HaMekhes HaElyon), at the head of one of the main channels of Nahal Meshushim, and is one of the sour
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HaBatra - Nahal Meshushim
A 2.5-meter-high waterfall with a medium-sized pool below it. A very nice and beautiful spring that reaches up to about 1.5 meters.
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Nahal Govta
Nahal Govta begins on the slopes of Mount Hermon, near the upper cable car station, and descends to the southwest, north of Neve Ativ and Nimrod Fortress, until it flows into Nahal Hermon west of the
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Iris Waterfall at Hamapalim Junction
The waterfall and pool are located in a firing zone. According to 'Tiuli', without coordination with the army you can only enter on weekends and on chagim. The pool is very deep, and only people who know how to swim should go in.
A large and deep pool with a waterfall that is dry in the summer. There is a descent down to the pool that takes between 15-20 minutes, and there are seating areas and shade.
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Nahal Hermon
According to the Nature and Parks Authority, the trail along the stream, from Snir to She'ar Yashuv, is closed for safety reasons (notice from April 2026). It's worth checking before heading out whether it has reopened.
Nahal Hermon, also called the Banias, is a perennial stream whose waters flow from the Banias Springs at the foot of Mount Hermon down into the Hula Valley, until it meets Nahal Dan near Sde Nehemia.
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The Black Waterfall
Part of Nahal El Al, pools and waterfalls. Walking on foot. There isn't always shade. Sitting spots in nature.
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Mount Bental
A high mountain with Syrian positions, an incredible view of the Golan Heights and Syria, and informational displays on site.
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HaJukhader - Spring
An officers' pool on Route 98, a relatively deep spring with seating areas and shade. There is also a spot to the left of the spring: walk a little bit and there's a metal swing (a bit broken).
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HaJukhader Guard Tower
Climbing the tower is dangerous: an old tower about 30 meters high, with ladders and with no supervision.
A very tall guard tower, 30 meters high with a view of the Golan Heights. You climb up via ladder sections.
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Oz 77 Memorial
Breathtaking view, seating areas and shade from trees, history and heritage... Facing all the wind turbines, grapevines, and more.
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Park Baruch near Keshet Reservoir
A lovely sitting spot overlooking Keshet Reservoir, with KKL picnic tables, swings, and wooden equipment: 2 KKL picnic tables, one regular table, and a small balcony overlooking the reservoir... A sma
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Mitzpe Ofir
A viewpoint overlooking the Kinneret, with plenty of KKL picnic tables, some of them in the shade.
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Mitzpe Sussita Lookout
A lookout over the Kinneret, really beautiful for sunset. There are no tables, there are benches.
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Mitzpe Dima Lookout
A beautiful lookout in the southern Golan Heights in memory of Dima Levitas, Hy"d. From the lookout, you can see the Kinneret and Nahal Samakh. The spot has KKL picnic tables, a swing, and benches.
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Andartat HaHamisha (Memorial of the Five)
A memorial in memory of the fallen from Ramat Magshimim. A well-kept and lovely spot with benches, lots of trees, and plants.
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Horshat Avinoam Grove
A grove in memory of Avinoam Cohen z"l. A small grove on the bank of a small stream. There are KKL picnic tables and benches there.
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Mevo Hama Promenade (HaOn Cliffs)
The promenade connects Mitzpe HaShalom to the yishuv of Mevo Hama and overlooks the Kinneret the entire way. The 2.5 km promenade winds along the cliffs, and you can find plenty of secluded stone seat
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Ein Tawfiq = Ein Akov
A small, flowing spring located in the southern Golan Heights, nestled among the greenery. Situated inside Mevo Hama Forest. Water flows year-round. The spot is suitable for a picnic and wading in the
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Nahal Amud
A shaded and beautiful trail, water flows in the stream year-round, really great for summer and not only.
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Har Adir Lookout
A gorgeous lookout toward Lebanon, there is a memorial there. There are no organized seating areas, you can continue for a loop on the peak of the mountain or walk to Mattat.
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Mount Tabor
There is a trail around the mountain summit. An unreal view where you can see the Hermon, all of the Galilee, the entire Jezreel Valley laid out before you, the Shomron, the Jordan Valley, and Jordan.
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Tzfat - The Citadel (HaMetzuda)
A memorial park for the fallen of 1948 in Tzfat, a green and shaded hill with an incredible 360-degree view. There are benches, water, and restrooms.
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Tzfat - Birya Fortress
The spot itself is shaded and green, with a beautiful view and KKL picnic tables. There is running water and restrooms (there is also a KKL heritage site), and it's possible to light a fire.
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Mitzpor Guy Lookout, Kfar Vradim
A stunning lookout over the Western Galilee
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Ein Poria
A small spring with a stunning lookout over the Kinneret and the Golan mountains, KKL picnic tables
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Karmiel - Ofira Park
A cute park with grass and benches
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Lowdermilk Lookout
A gorgeous lookout over the Netofa Valley, facing the Yotvat Ridge and Har Atzmon. Benches, trees, and rocks to sit on underneath them.
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Ein Nun Spring
It is not clear to us if there is water in the spring right now. It's worth checking before you head out.
A lovely spring with water a bit above knee-deep, with lots of grass all around and seating areas. There is no water!
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Nahal Tzalmon
Since October 2025, water from the 'Reverse Water Carrier' is channeled into the stream. Near the water outlet the current is strong, and entering the discharge facility is dangerous and forbidden. The water depth and current vary.
Park at the Livnim Reservoir, Nahal Tsalmon parking lot. Walk down to the green gate and then further down to the streambed, about 15 minutes. The stream is foot-deep, with trees nearby and shade; bri
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Mitzpe Dona Gracia Lookout
A nice lookout right next to Switzerland Forest and Rabbi Akiva's kever, with benches and an amazing view of the Kinneret.
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Mitzpe Seif Bisan Lookout in Yanuh-Jat
A beautiful lookout with a cafe established in memory of Staff Sergeant Seif Bisan, who fell in Gaza in 2008. There is parking and places to sit (including at the cafe), overlooking the Druze villages
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Har Eger Pool in Me'ona
The pool in the underground reservoir is deep, and you enter it through a pit opening. Entering the water is at your own risk.
An impressive concrete structure built by the British for rainwater collection. Right next to it is the underground reservoir itself, where there is a pool of water (quite deep, enter at your own risk
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Yitzhak Rabin Park, Yokneam
Yitzhak Rabin Park is a municipal park in the Sha'ar HaGai neighborhood of Yokneam Illit, the neighborhood where the city's highest point is located. The Rabin Park promenade runs along it, and there
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Cafe in Rotem
A cafe (dairy) in Rotem - northern Jordan Valley
Mitzpe Leibo
A lookout over the Jordan Valley near Emek Tirza Farm (Sharvit's Farm), near Hamra, on the Allon Road. There are 2 stories to the lookout tower, and outside there are swings and tables.
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Mitzpe Or HaRina Lookout, Gitit
A stunning view toward the Jordan Valley. Wooden lookout pergola, benches, and a poike spot.
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Jordan Valley Memorial
A memorial in memory of the fallen of the Jordan Valley. You can sit right on the memorial plaza itself or down below on benches near the trees. There are also playground facilities, trash cans, and w
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Mitzpe Gino Lookout
According to the map, the spot is inside a military training area. It is worth checking before heading out whether there is training going on.
On the Umm Zuka ridge, they set up a wonderful, simple lookout with benches, a swing, a poike area, and crisp, clear air
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HaNun-Daled Memorial
There are benches, shade sails, a water tap, and trees.
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Saba Mimi's Hill (on the way to the HaNun-Daled Memorial)
A lovely pergola overlooking the Jordan Valley with a bench to sit on. A simple and quiet spot
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Cave Memorial (Andartat HaMe'ara)
A wonderful grove of trees with comfortable rocks to sit on. For history and cave lovers, you can go into the cave from the Cave Pursuit story.
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Mitzpe Shlomit Lookout, Shadmot Mehola
In the center of the yishuv Shadmot Mehola, a beautiful lookout towards the Jordan Valley and the Gilead Mountains
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Givat HaTank and Givat Iris, Shadmot Mehola
You need a key to open the gate of the yishuv, and the place is not open to everyone.
A spot with a breathtaking view towards the Jordan Valley and the Gilead mountains. At first there are benches and a lookout facing east, and further along a panoramic view in all directions.
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Givat Sal'it Lookout
A lookout with a view, a pergola, seating benches, and a poike area.
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Mitzpe Amitim Lookout
At the edge of the yishuv Rotem. A lookout facing north and west in memory of Amit Ben Yigal Hy"d. The spot has swings, a hammock, benches, a water tap, a pergola, and an orderly area for a campfire.
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Mitzpor Riki Lookout
Inside the yishuv of Rotem, a viewpoint overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Beit She'an Valley. There is seating (a mini-theater).
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Mevo'ot Yericho Spring (Ein Tzedek)
The water depth in the pool is about 1.5 to 2 meters, and it might be drained on weekends. It's worth checking before you head out.
There is a clean spring fed by floodwaters at the site, picnic tables, a water tap, trees, and lighting. Convenient access on foot and by car.
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Ein Nezem
No lifeguard. The pool is deep, around two meters, and the bottom is muddy.
A large (and deep) spring pool near Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu
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Ein Sukot
The spring is close to the border fence with Jordan. Do not approach the fence and marked areas, and it's best to check before heading out whether access is open.
A large and deep spring that allows for swimming in a pool surrounded by reeds
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Tzuriel's Farm
This is a private farm. It's a good idea to coordinate with the farm before arriving.
A farm in the northern Jordan Valley (near Mehola) with a sheep pen and other animals. The place has picnic tables, seating areas, pergolas, and various lookouts, and above all, beautiful views and lo
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Mitzpe Ronen Peled Lookout, Ro'i
There are firing zones in the area. Do not walk around the area without making sure there is no training underway.
An amazing lookout over the entire Buke'a Valley and the ridges of eastern Shomron. Now after the rain is a stunning time when everything is green. Highly recommended!
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Mitzpe Ma'avar Gvul Lookout
We weren't able to identify the spot with certainty. It's best to check before heading out.
A beautiful lookout with grass, trees, and swings
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Emek Tirza Farm
A farm belonging to the Sharvit family. On site there are benches to sit on, goats, restrooms, and quiet open spaces.
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Givat HaProjector - Erez
A hill with grass, floodlights, a pergola, benches, and a view of the Gaza envelope.
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Mitzpor Moshko Lookout - Shafir
A spectacular lookout point with tables, overlooking wide expanses of farmland and open landscape.
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Eshkol Park
The park is in the Gaza Envelope, and it's not clear to us if it is currently open. You should check before heading out.
A park built along part of Nahal HaBesor
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Givat HaKalaniyot
Ariel and Lili Sharon's grave is located at the site.
Ariel and Lili Sharon's grave - Givat HaKalaniyot - wide lawns and scattered trees
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Gan Shirat HaAretz
A magical spot in the agricultural area of Moshav Naveh in the middle of a vineyard, built by the farmer who owns the vineyard. There is grass, seating areas, and a wide variety of different trees and
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Gev Hava
The descent to the gev is steep, with handholds and narrow passages, and the pool is up to about three meters deep. Not suitable for young children.
One of the most beautiful desert pools in the Negev, located inside a shaded canyon beneath a 25-meter chute waterfall. At its peak, it forms a pool 3 meters deep and 10 meters across.
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Lake Yeruham Park
A large and beautiful park that features trees, a large lake, seating areas, and a bike path.
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Red Sea Lookout
2 incredible viewpoints overlooking the Red Sea, the city of Eilat, and the neighboring countries.
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Nahal Be'er Sheva Park
A large park with seating areas and a lake. Promenade, a few benches.
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Beit Guvrin Reserve
An archaeological site: a trail with stations and ancient caves.
Nahal Sorek
A seating spot right by Nahal Sorek
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Nitzanim Sands
A nature reserve between Ashdod and Ashkelon, near the yishuv of Nitzan. A reserve with trees, benches, and trash cans. Restrooms and water can be found at the Shikmim Field School in the yishuv of Ni
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Gev Zohar
A gev full of water most of the year. A shady tree nearby, and more spots for a picnic around. No benches. An ancient fortress is nearby. You can do a short hike or drive up with a car. After winter i
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Nov Meadow Reserve - Swamp Iris
A circular trail about 1 km long inside the marsh.
From Ofra to Amona
After the evacuation in 2017, the hill was declared a closed military zone, and entry was only with prior coordination. It isn't clear to us what the situation is today, so it's worth checking before you head out.
A hill at an elevation of about 900 meters, which is a spur of Har Ba'al Hatzor, about a kilometer east of the yishuv of Ofra in Binyamin. The walk from Ofra to the hill is relatively short, and from
Einot Amit - Springs Park in Migdalim
Lawns, wading pools, benches, swings (a short distance away)
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Gan HaHevel, Shoham
A park full of grass, with a great lookout spot overlooking the coastal plain. There is an option to grab food on site – there's a nice pizza restaurant. Overall, the park is very pleasant and nice fo
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Machol Park, Ness Ziona
A park with great open space, fountains, trees, and shade (on regular days it's empty and quiet), plenty of free parking, right next to Route 431
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Noam and Daniel's Place, Kfar Tavor
The point on the map is in the center of Kfar Tavor, and not on the outskirts of the moshava as written by the community. It's recommended to verify before heading out.
A gorgeous lookout with benches and a spot to light a fire, in memory of Noam and Daniel, Hy"d
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