You do not have to go far north or south to travel in the country and enjoy breathtaking views, quality and healthy physical activity and a wonderful and enjoyable experience. There are a variety of hiking trails in the center, a relatively short distance from home, so it is easy to get organized on Saturday morning and go out with the kids or with friends for a fun and challenging hike. It is also important to emphasize that some of the routes are adjacent to the Israel Trail route, so that you can enjoy an invested and well-kept route with effective and clear markings so that you do not lose your way. By the way, you can also choose circular hiking trails or alternatively leave one car at the end of the trail so you can easily return to the parking lot of your car.
Hiking trails in the center
Beautiful trips in the center of the country
As mentioned, it is not necessary to stay away from home to hike in nature, since there are a variety of hiking trails in the center, some of which are on the Israel Trail that stretches from Tel Dan to Eilat Field School. For the beautiful path recently chosen as one of the best trails in the world by National Geographic, you can enjoy amazing sections such as the route from the Green Coast to Tel Aviv, a fascinating and interesting walking route in the sources of the Jordan, a route from Mitzpe Modiim (Ben Shemen Forest) to Latrun Police, challenging and beautiful route in the area Sha’ar HaGai, Kibbutz Tzova and Beit Guvrin and a variety of other amazing routes.
Discover nature at the center
Although the central area is saturated with localities and large parts of nature are intended for saturated construction, but there are still many hiking trails for travelers interested in going out into nature. Recommended routes in the center include the southern hills trail on the outskirts of Modi’in, Tel Beit Shemesh National Park where you will enjoy amazing anemone blooms in the spring, Kochav Yair forest with comfortable hiking trails that are also suitable for families with children and seniors, a short hiking trail in Rosh HaAyin forest where you will enjoy Plenty of wildflowers in spring and more.
As mentioned, there are hiking trails in the center located on the Israel Trail, so you can also get to know sections of the trail that are well marked and also enjoy an enjoyable hiking trail, interesting sites, some from the Crusaders, Ottoman rule in the country and archeological finds from the Bible. From the trails you pass by springs, cross streams, and on the way you will enjoy rich vegetation and many more surprises.