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Wow, landmines?! How thrilling!
Very extremely true about the desert heat. I myself had 1 experience with nearly death when I didn’t have enough water it was a miracle G-d sent somebody full with water when I felt like okay I’m dying here & the guy lived in the area & had with him at least 20 bottles of 2 liter bottles but I survived. I was stupid enough & took only 2 bottles of 1.5 liter bottles of water but ever since I’ve learned my lesson & I take a case of water every time This is the Ein gedi Nature Reserve which is in middle of the Judean desert. I was just there on Wednesday & I took a case of 1.5 liter bottles of water which is 6 bottles & i fished on the hike 3 bottles & after the hike another bottle
I have hiked the Israeli Trail, but with an awesome guide who could explain many of the key sights as they relate to the Old Testament. Mostly around the Golan Hts and it was April. Very warm and sunny.
Pretty awesome. I’m one of the ignoramuses who had no idea you could do this in Israel. I love the path markers!
I hadn’t considered Israel to be a hiking destination before, but it looks beautiful! Appreciate you sharing your safety tips. You can never drink too much water! It’s good to know that you had positive experiences as a solo female traveler there.
I never think of Israel as a hiking destination. It looks incredible and thanks for some great tips! It looks like a great destination for solo female hikers.
I never would have thought of hiking in Israel! That country is just full of surprises
I’ve hiked solo in Israel many times over the years. People rarely think of Israel as a hiking destination but it is beautiful. (There’s a reason Jesus & other philosophers and ascetics went out there.) If I recall correctly, the rule of thumb for drinking water in the desert was about 1L per hour. I can’t usually drink that much but that’s the guideline. Another good safety tip is to let someone know where you’ll be hiking. My last desert hike I gave information to the concierge at my hotel and told them if I hadn’t checked in by dark, call out S&R. (Make sure to check back with them when you return!) Also, if you are hiking in the desert in Israel in winter, check with the hotel or weather service and make sure you will not be trekking in a dry riverbed where there might be a flash flood (never a problem in summer). The Golan is another great hiking destination, with swimming holes. Consider hiking in adaptable clothes/ swimwear in summer!
I’ve actually never thought of Israel as a hiking destination, more for historic sites and a religious pilgrimage, though as a nature and outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, I appreciate having stumbled across your post. Great to know that it’s safe, and that the country has well established trails. Thanks for highlighting safety tips like maps, sticking to the trail, and LOTS of water. Definitely on the water, especially when you’re hiking the desert. Worst case you have water to spare. Would much rather carry more than I need than be stuck in the desert with none!
I like how there is a definite trail and it does look like a good hike. It seems very open though, a cap , sunblock and if ever an umbrella is a must. I sometimes fail to bring enough water, thinking it’s heavy to carry around but in wide open spaces such as that—- hmmm I better carry enough.
Israel I will definitely see. . . . Hiking I definitely won’t do! But that’s just a personal reason. Glad to see that you where safe and comfortable getting around. I was a bit nervous about that
That is so encouraging! I wouldn’t want to be lost during a trek in a foreign country. Very thoughtful of preparing markers along the way to keep trekkers safe.
5 months of stay in Israel… you must have discovered every inch of it by now… no? 🙂
I’m WAY too gutless to go hiking solo – but it’s not so much about safety, more about having someone to watch my back if i get injured and a second opinion about track direction!! Besides, I like the company! Having said that though, your post made me realise that maybe solo hiking isn’t as scary as I thought – the tips apply to hiking almost anywhere – and if you can do it in Israel, then I surely can do it in OZ!
So great to see you getting out there and breaking out of your comfort zone. For other solo hikers out there, go for it, but do leave information with someone you trust (like your hostel) about where you’re going, when you expect to be back, so if something does happen on the trail, someone will be looking for you!
Way cool Aleah. We want to see Israel soon. Definitely up there on the travel list. As I get a bit more fit I am definitely down for more hikes too. We do plenty of walking but it’d be neat to hike and see some of that immense pristine beauty in that region.
Nice to hear that you are having a good time in Israel. How long will you stay?
I’ve been here 5 months already. Time to move on, I guess haha. I’m leaving in September before my tourist visa expires 🙂