Top Things to do in Golan Heights
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10 Nature & Parks in Golan Heights That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Golan Heights, Golan Heights including Nahal Hameshushim Nature Reserve, Ein Kshatot - Umm El Kanatir, Jordan Park, Gamla Nature Reserve, Mount Bental, Yehudia Forest Reserve, Hermon Stream Nature Reserve, Big Juba in Ya'ar Odem, Senir Stream Nature Reserve, Banias Nature Reserve.
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1. Nahal Hameshushim Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
The Meshushim Stream in the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve offers visitors breathtaking views of deep basalt canyons with pools and bubbling cascades, fascinating geological phenomena, and flower-filled meadows. The jewel in the crown is the magnificent pool, surrounded by impressive hexagonal basalt pillars. A variety of hiking trails allow visitors to enjoy an outing to suit their abilities
2. Ein Kshatot - Umm El Kanatir
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 149davids
This site on the Golan Heights is a must-visit when touring the area. The name in Hebrew' Ein Kshatot, literally translates to The Arches Spring, where ancient arches were built on the pool surrounding the spring, and recently restored. The main attraction of the site, of course, is the incredible restoration of a 5th-century Jewish synagogue, built by the local community which served also as the focal point of the village. The synagogue was destroyed in 749 when a powerful earthquake hit the northern parts of Israel, then under the Bagdad Caliphate, and left the site in total ruins for over 1250 years. A photo taken in 1905 by a famous British archeologist shows a heap of rubble in the midst of thrown stones nearby. The Israeli antiquities authority, together with the local community and archeologists took the project of restoration 10 years ago, using modern technology, as putting chips in the ancients stones and by 3D imaging and painstaking work over a decade managed to restore the old synagogue into its former glory, less the roof. But what the architects had done was a feat in itself. They have built a beautiful modern visitors' center on the western slope of the ridge below the skyline so it is not seen from the road and blends beautifully with the scenery. From the center, the whole compound can be viewed, and marked trails take you, firstly to the spring and the two restored arches, and from there to the synagogue site itself. Splendid work, worth every minute of very impressive attraction.
3. Jordan Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Gamla Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Cliffdweller
This ridge top walk is one of most spectacular hikes in the world for history buffs, birders, and anyone who enjoys dramatic scenery. It's an easy walk along a ridgetop to the fascinating ruins of the ancient Jewish village with spectacular views of the Kinneret/Sea of Galilee and good birding the whole way.
5. Mount Bental
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By alltakenLara - Los Angeles, United States
Few years ago, one could see and hear the unrest on the Syrian side from here. Israel has been taken in thousands of wounded Syrians and providing them with medical treatment which wouldn't be available to them anywhere else. Mt Bental - the battle itself was held during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. It was one of the largest tank battles ever and was miraculously won by the Israelis (160 tanks). The Syrians attacked with 1,500 tanks and 1,000 artillery pieces. The Israeli army suffered large casualties as well and by the time the battle was over, only 7 Israeli tanks were operational. After 900 of the Syrian tanks were destroyed, the Syrians turned and fled, leaving the land for the victorious Israelis. Today, to remember the bloody battle, the valley below the mountain is called the Valley of Tears. Certainly worth a visit!!!! Keep in mind, it gets cold and windy on the top of the Mt. Bental.
6. Yehudia Forest Reserve
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Deep ravines cross the center of the rocky Golan Heights, through which waterfalls flow into deep pools. Between the canyons, a park forest of Mt Tabor oaks grows on the heights. This is the largest nature reserve on the Golan Heights, well-loved by Israeli hikers.
Reviewed By IndigoGrrl - Ness Ziona, Israel
We did the intermediate trail instead of descending directly to the main waterfall. Wear sturdy shoes if you do this trail -- part of he trail involves wading through a stream with many hidden and slippery boulders underfoot. The small pools along the way were perfect for kids to swim in, as they were not too deep. Later, the main large pool provided refreshing swim. The ravine through which the Yehudiya Rover flows is deep and well-shaded. Although I miss the old Yehudiya trail (which was, unfortunately, destroyed by rock slides a few years ago), this new trail is still fun, albeit less challenging. The facilities are basic, but very clean.
7. Hermon Stream Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
The largest waterfall in Israel is in the Nahal Hermon Nature Reserve (Banyas). Above the year-round flow of water there is a "hanging trail", where unique remains of human legacy can be found.
Reviewed By F5102ELbarbarar - Erie, United States
Just north of the Golan Heights this nature reserve has the largest waterfall in Israe There are four trails which take from 45- 90 minutes to walk. They are each color coded-yelliw, purple, blue or red. After the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332BCE, Greek culture was brought to the East. Here next to the flowing spring and the rich vegetation, the Panaeon was constructed, a temple to the god Pan, who lived in nature. The Crusaders saw Banias as a natural border between their kingdom in Palestine and the neighboring Muslim realm whose center was Damascus. Beautiful place, wish we could have stayed longer, so much to see, very beautiful.
8. Big Juba in Ya'ar Odem
9. Senir Stream Nature Reserve
10. Banias Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Yoramshap - Netanya, Israel
Walking along the stream, that eventually joins the Jordan river, is a wonderful experience for the entire family. Amazing archaeological excavations. Enjoy.
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