Gold-DateDate spots in the Galilee and Gilboa
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
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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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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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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Galilee and GilboaArbel Cliff
An easy circular trail with views overlooking the Kinneret all the way to Mount Hermon
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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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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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