December is indeed a rainy and cold month but that does not mean you have to sit at home on Hanukkah because it does not rain 24 hours a day. There are also areas in Israel that are less rainy. So where should you walk on Hanukkah? In the south of the country. For example, we at “Walking for Love” are at this stage on an organized journey on the Israel Trail between the Eilat Mountains and the city. You are welcome to register and join the Hanukkah journey in the desert with us. Contact us for more details.
Where else can you travel?
If Hanukkah trips in nature are not your cup of chai, there are other not bad options on the holiday.
Menorah trip in Jerusalem – Hanukkah is also known as the Feast of Lights. Many people place their menorahs up to the window sill. Large menorahs are also placed in all kinds of parts of the city during the holiday. Many tour guides take care of conducting menorah tours in Jerusalem during this period. This is a great experience for the whole family.
Hanukkah in the desert
Sections of a route from the Israel Trail – The trail crosses the entire country, but this does not mean that it is only intended for a cross-Israel journey. You can go out for daily sections of it in all kinds of parts of the country. We recommend doing the hikes in its southern parts. The part from the Jerusalem area and along any point in the Judean Desert area.
Mushroom picking in the forests – Israel is not exactly a country blessed with rich green nature as in Europe. We have some forests here but we are far from being a country like Germany or Switzerland. Still, you should take advantage of the situation and go for a walk in the woods. In winter you can take advantage of the situation and look for mushrooms. It is important to do this a few days after the rain because in a dry week mushrooms will not sprout. Many people do this regularly.
Equip yourself properly
Do not forget to take a proper umbrella with you in your bag as well as a waterproof jacket. It is not enough to wear a thick coat, it is important that it be waterproof otherwise you will get wet and you will be very cold and unpleasant during the trip on Hanukkah.