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A perfect water trail – natural pools, shade, and a beautiful grove. Snir (Hasbani) Stream Nature Reserve includes walking in the water, small natural pools, a beautiful waterfall, and lots of greenery all around. You can choose one of 3 routes: A short trail (circular and accessible) with paddling pools Medium (circular) trail - combines the round trip of the short trail with a walk to the Snir channel and the Travatin waterfall. Suitable for children from the age of 6 – the water is knee height - charming. Long, linear route - 1.5 km on the trail with the marking of the Israel Trail. We hiked the medium trail, and it was stunning - nature, water - everything you need. For all the trails: do not forget to bring an extra pair of shoes (for walking in the water) You must register beforehand on the Nature and Parks Authority website - payment according to their price list. If you are looking to eat in the area: Kibbutz Dafna has two excellent options: a Pizza truck with yummy pizzas and Shiri pasta truck with perfect pasta. Enjoy🤗 For more amazing places in the Golan Heights press here

It is hard to describe the beauty of Nimrod Fortress and the view from it. It is the largest Castle from the Middle Ages in Israel. A tour in the fortress is a voyage to the ancient world. You can roam between the remains of rooms, walls, look through the slits in the walls. The view from the fortress is spectacular. There are several highlights in the remains of the fortress. You can get a map at the entrance that explains them and where you can find them. Among them: towers, a secret passage and more. Enjoy🤗 For more amazing places in Golan Heights press here

Nahal Ayun Nature Reserve is a beautiful nature reserve. It provides a pleasant walk in the canyon with spectacular waterfalls. The highest of which is the Tanur Waterfall. The trail is about 2 km and is also suitable for families with children. The route is not circular. If you arrive with two cars, you should park one at the northern and southern entrances. If you come in one car, you can walk to the end of the trail and then back in the same route (=4 km). Enjoy🤗 For more amazing places in the Golan Heights press here

This is a magnificent trail full of paddling pools, small waterfalls, and shaded places along the creek where you can stop for a rest, picnic, or coffee. Upper Amud Stream trail is a perfect hike for a hot day. The trail is suitable for everyone, including families with small children (and there were many families when we hiked there). Once you have parked, visit the information station in the parking lot and take a map to help navigate along the trail. From the parking lot, follow the route to Ein Yakim and from there to Nahal Amud - after about half an hour, you reach the first pond. The trail is great because after the initial 30 minutes walk down to the stream, you can decide if you want to continue or stay at the first natural pools there. The first pond is fantastic - clear water, a kind of entrance through a cave that is open on both sides, fish floating in the water - spectacular. Shortly after, there is another lovely pool. Once you have reached the first ponds, it is a walk along the creek with the ability to stop along the way at any moment in a shaded route 🌳 💦 We chose to continue the trail and walked another half hour through the flour mill to the spectacular Sechvi Pools (on the trail marked with black-and-white). Along the path, on the banks of the stream, you can find many isolated spots. You can stop, go in the water, and have a picnic or a coffee break. From there, we returned the same way. Degree of difficulty of the trail - medium. The entire trail without stops to the Sechvi Pools and back - about two hours. You should book a place in advance in the Israel Nature and Parks Authority site (look for Amud Stream Nature Reserve) Enjoy🤗 For more amazing places in the Golan Heights press here

There is no doubt that this is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Israel. A short drive inside Kibbutz Merom Golan will take you to an observation point that looks like it was built for Instagram. There are benches in front of the spectacular view of the reservoir, a cute tractor for children, tiny houses carved in wood, and tranquility. Blue colors of the sky and the reservoir, green and brown of the area - Stunning. 📍Free 📍 Easy 📍One minute from the car 📍Breeze Enjoy🤗 For more wonderful trips in the Golan heights press here

Oz Patisserie is, in my opinion, is one of the best patisseries in Israel. Wonderful pastries, personal pies, cakes, cookies, desserts that are works of art. Every time I go there, I stare at the display case as if the desserts are exhibits in a museum. The pastries and desserts change, and each time I taste different things. Beyond that, behind the center where it is located, you can sit on the banks of the Dan, eat, and drink in stunning nature. Waze: Oz Patisserie Enjoy🤗 For more places in the area press here and here

Bental Reservoir is one of the most beautiful places in Golan Heights. It is used for agriculture, and the view is impressive. On the reservoir side, two pipes flow water: hot that comes from drilling and cold. The pipes are not always open, so do not be disappointed when you arrive. If they are open, you could sit in the little pools under the pipes. You cannot swim in the reservoir. Don’t miss the cows, on the other side of the road Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the Golan Heights press here

A charming water trail near the Hermon River Reserve. In another post, I recommended a water trail in the lower Banias. This time we went to another area of ​​the Hermon River Reserve, closer to Shar Yishuv. There are spots where you can sit and have a small picnic or a coffee break between the trees. The water is icy – it is so good to jump into it in this heat. You can bring mattresses, tubes, drift a bit with the current, and come back. You write in Waze/Google Maps: Nabi Yehuda. There is a brown sign pointing there, and then you enter a well-paved side road. A few meters to the left, you will see a sign for the Hermon River Reserve. Park on the side of the road and walk to the stream. There is a neat path that goes down to the creek. It is free, and there is no need to register. You should be careful of the drift of the water. There is no lifeguard, and swimming is the responsibility of the people who enter the water Enjoy🤗 For more great trips in the area press here and here

At the beginning of the twentieth century, several monks settled on the northern shore of the Sea of ​​Galilee, east of the historic Capernaum - the city whose synagogue Jesus began to preach. In 1931, a small Greek Orthodox church was built on the site. Following the 1948 war, the place became a demilitarized zone between Israel and Syria, and the church was abandoned. After the Six-Day War in 1967 and the expansions of Israel borders, the church was restored. Towards the year 2000, it was renovated by painters-artists from Greece. With its pink-red domes, stained glass windows, icons, and frescos covering the entire interior, the church is imposing and definitely recommended for a visit. Around the church, there is a lovely courtyard from which you can overlook the Sea of ​​Galilee - but not swim. Apart from the monks, the place is also home to a fancy peacock. The church is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

According to the New Testament, on this site, Jesus was able to feed thousands of people through a few loaves of bread and several fish. To commemorate the miracle, a Byzantine church was built on the site as early as 350 AD. It was expanded in the fifth century. Unfortunately, the church was destroyed in the seventh century, and its remains were re-exposed in 1932. In 1982 the present church was built on the ruins of the ancient churches. At the bottom of the walls, the basalt stones belong to the old church, while the new addition is in light Jerusalem stone. The colored mosaics are from the fifth century. The black and white mosaics are new. The altar of the church was erected over the stone marking the place where Jesus performed the miracle. In 2015, the church was set on fire by extremist Jewish teenagers, and it was severely damaged. It was then renovated and reopened to visitors. 🛒 There is a tourist souvenir shop on-site - very expansive. 🅿 20 NIS Private car parking - cash only! Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

Capernaum is one of the holiest places for Christianity. It was a large Jewish settlement of fishermen and farmers on the main road to Damascus in the past. Ancient coins found at the site indicate that the village was probably established in the second century BC. Jesus lived here, preaching to the villagers, including Peter, who became Jesus' messenger to spread his ideas around the world. Unfortunately, in the eighth century AD, the village was destroyed by an earthquake. It was rebuilt on a nearby site but was abandoned in the 11th century. In the fifth century AD, an octagonal church was established in Capernaum near the synagogue. The Christian tradition refers to this church as the "House of Peter." In 1990, a modern prayer building was erected above the church, allowing the archeological remains to be viewed. In the first half of the 19th century, an American researcher identified the synagogue. The excavations continued intermittently by various scholars and monks until 1982. The temple was built of white limestone in the center of a city made of black basalt and is divided into three spaces: entrance hall, prayer hall, and courtyard Open surrounded by columns. After visiting the archeological sites, it is very worthwhile to sit on the beautiful beach for a while. Of course, bathing is forbidden, but viewing the landscapes is allowed, and the place is simply spectacular in its quiet. 🧻 There are toilets at the entrance. 🎫 5 shekels entry - cash only! Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

A Beautiful viewpoint of the Golan Heights and Syria, walking in the ruins of a military post and a cafe with a great name. Mount Bentel is an extinct volcano. There is a beautiful view of the area: the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon, and there is even a possibility of waving to the neighbors in Syria ... Near the observation points, you can walk inside the ruins of an IDF military post (built on the ruins of a Syrian base) that has been preserved. It is fascinating for both children and adults. And, of course, the Kofi Anan Cafe (such a great play on words) overlooks it. The path from the parking lot to the top of the mountain is filled with steel sculptures - fascinating works by a Dutch sculptor, a member of Kibbutz Merom Golan. Enjoy🤗 for more trips in the area press here.