Gold-DateDate spots in the Shomron
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
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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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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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
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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Einot Amit - Springs Park in Migdalim
Lawns, wading pools, benches, swings (a short distance away)
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