Hikes

Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada

His family told local authorities that he left around 5 pm local time on Tuesday for a hike toward Whistler’s MacLaurin’s Crossing, on a path he had taken many times during the day. 

 65-year-old Israeli citizen Ilya Rachitsky has been missing since Tuesday, launching a search and rescue effort nearly a week ago
 2-second camping tent for 2 people - now priced at NIS 454 instead of NIS 539

Decathlon celebrates 20 years of the 2-second tent – the tent that conquered the camping world

 Dorms at the University of Haifa.

Free weekend stays for Israel Trail hikers at University of Haifa dorms

 Karakorum Highway in Pakistan

Israel loses spot to Pakistan in travel mag's top destinations for 2024


Firing zones, Highway 10 to open to hikers on Hanukkah

Hikers will need to coordinate with the IDF and receive a permit before arriving at the military zones.

An IDF soldier stands atop a tank near Alonei Habashan on the Golan Heights, close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria

Blooming blossoms across Israel

Enjoy these recommendations for places that offer fun for the entire family.

 COASTAL IRIS AT NAHAL POLEG

Two American tourists found hours after going missing on Shvil Israel

The 60-year-old tourists did not meet with their driver at the pickup point and did not answer their phones or any other attempts at making contact.

Police and Search and Rescue forces search for two US tourists who went missing on a trail in the afternoon.

Tour Israel: Camping options around the country

This is the best time of year to go camping in Israel.

BIANKINI VILLAGE RESORT

Splashing around on water hikes

Since it’s scorching out there these days, the best way to enjoy hiking during the summer months is to find trails that involve walking right inside a stream.

NAHAL ZAKI.

Tour Israel: Summer fun for the whole family

Here you will find a number of stimulating summer activities around the country you can enjoy with the whole family.

NEOT KEDUMIM

Tour Israel: Local gem - Ein Tina

There are a couple of relatively short trails that are perfect for hiking on hot summer days. At the end you reach a spring flowing with cold water and a stunning view of the surrounding hills.

Ein Tina

An outing at Nahal Og

One of the most distinctive trails in Israel is Nahal Og, also known as Wadi Mukelik, which was named for the Og flower that flourishes in the dry waterbed.

Nahal Og

Cherry in the Forest Festival

An excavated synagogue with a beautiful mosaic will help you step back in time and feel like you are walking through the alleys and caves of that ancient Jewish settlement.

Cherries on a tree in Yatir, Southern Hebron Hills region

Passover hikes in Israel: Hol Hamoed Happenings

Flowers are blooming and streams are gushing with cold water, making this the ultimate hiking season in the Land of Israel. Attractions and nature parks are organizing fun activities for Passover.

MAPA UMATZAH