Israel National Trail
Israel National Trail
Israel National Trail
The Israel National Trail is an ongoing project that will make possible to walk and hike from Tel Dan at the north near the Lebanese Border all the way south to Eilat, the spectacular Israeli Riviera on the shores of the Red Sea. In Hebrew it is called Shvil Israel.
From Dan to Eilat
It zigzags its way from the border with Lebanon via the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the Negev Desert all the way through the Arabah to Eilat, the southernmost city of Israel.
It consists of 1000 Km of marked trail through rivers in the north to the wilderness of the landscape of the Negev Desert in the south, passing through the modern city of Tel Aviv and the holy City of Jerusalem
Once you visit the Sea of Galilee or the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth Israel you will be brought back to the time when Jesus walked these same trails. Close your eyes and you may see all the Bible stories of your childhood unfold in front of you.
You have many options how to do this trail. You may take supplies for five days or for one day and resupply daily. You are always near a big road or a city. You will always be near water supply. So hiking the INT is a personal experience.
English is widely spoken in Israel so it is easy for you to communicate.
Due to time restriction some people chose a sector of the Trail and on a second visit they do another one. Take into consideration that it may take between 40 to 60 days to complete the trail.
Inaugurated in 1994
The Israel National Trails was officially inaugurated by the late President Ezer Weizman in 1994. In 2003 a portion was diverted from the Sharon area and now runs along the coast. Many reasons caused this diversion; among them the construction of the expressway # 6 known as Kvish Shesh or Rabin Expressway, among other considerations.
For those who wish to walk through only part of it, the Israel National Trail website divides the entire route into 11 smaller sections:
Naftali Ridge and Ramim Cliffs (Upper Galilee)
Kadesh Naftali stream and Yesha fortress (Upper Galilee)
Meron stream's parking lot to Ein Zeved and Shema ruins (Upper Galilee)
Mount Tabor (Lower Galilee)
Zippori stream (Lower Galilee)
Maapilim / Nakhash stream (Mount Carmel)
Shayarot Range (Judean Mountains)
Yatir ruins to Dragot Quarry
Mitzpe Ramon and Ramon Crater (Negev)
Kisuy stream and Ovda Valley (Negev)
Shkhoret stream (Eilat Mountains)
Best time to Hike the trail
The best times are October to mid December and February to mid May. During the spring the north landscape is very green and you'll see flowers blooming sometimes making a real carpet of flowers. In the northern part of the trail you may experience rain in northern Israel, so it's better to be warned.
Water supplies
It is recommended to allow 5 liters of water per day per person. In the Negev desert south of Arad you may find a few natural springs in the several canyons and craters. I think that while in the southern part of israel, the Negev you should stretch the amount of liters to sefe.
Safety
So far it has been very safe and welcoming by local residents to do the trail. It has been reported that Jewish and Arab Villagers welcome the hikers with great hospitality.
Trail Markers
The trail is marked all the way in orange, blue and white. It's difficult to get lost.
Places to resupply
The trail passes through towns and villages where one can by food and drinks. Every one of the Kibbutzim or Moshavim has their grocery store.
Where should one start?
As mentioned you may do different sectors of the trail at different time, but for one that wants to do it completely, we recommend starting on the north. The terrain is much easier for hiking tha the south and it gives your body the ability to gain strength as you go.
But it also depends on the season you want to hike. For example during winter the north is cold and rainy all the time, while the Negev Desert except for a few days of big rains and floods, the rest of the time is great.
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