The Israel National Trail [INT] is one of the most exciting hikes in the world, expanding over 1,100 kilometres from the north to the south of Israel. You can hike its entire length, or just selected sections of your choice and you can hike it in winter too. You will experience a great desert hike in the Negev and Judean deserts and the Dead sea, the lowest point on earth. It is the ultimate desert hiking experience, and you can do it easily with the guide that simply has all you need. This full and comprehensive guide includes 62 topographical maps (1:50,000) and 8 road maps (1:250,000). It is an ultralight guide, that weighs only 300 grams. The guide offers a full description of the hike in both northbound and southbound directions together with the hiking profile - distance and height above or below sea level. You will find in the guide fascinating information about geology, history, unique botanical information and interesting short side trips. The maps along with day-by-day trail descriptions and tips make this guide your one-stop shop and all you need to hike the Israel National Trail. The guide is suitable for experienced hikers as well as families and individuals looking to explore Israel in a whole new and exciting way. The guide has links to important information available as free downloads including the full preface to the guide, contact information of people in the desert who will cache water for you, a list of trail angels, list of grocery stores along the INT, transportation from the airport to the trailhead in Dan or in Eilat and much more. There is a QR code for trail changes, plus links to recommended INT alternate routes, and the best day-hikes in Israel. The new section from Arad to Masada and the Dead sea is included.

Hiking the Jesus Trail is a once in a lifetime experience for every Christian. The Jesus Trail passes through Nazareth, Cana, the Mount of Beatitudes, the Sea of Galilee and Capernaum. You can continue hiking on the Israel National Trail and be baptized in the Jordan River, climb Mount Tabor and ascend Mount Precipice. The hike ends in Jerusalem. You will visit the Church of the Visitation, the Room of the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the Tomb of Mary, the Via Dolorosa and the Holy Sepulchre. Bethlehem is only ten kilometres from the trail. Pilgrims frequently describe their hike in the Holy Land as a life-altering experience. After their journey a group of pilgrims from Italy wrote: "When we completed the hike of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela - Way of St. James, we were excited. But it was nothing compared to what we felt when we ended our hike of the Land of Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem". The Golan Trail is one of Israel's most beautiful trails. It starts on Mt. Hermon 2,000 meters above sea level, and ends by the Sea of Galilee, 200 meters below sea level. You will hike on roads and alongside aqueducts built by the Romans. The region's basalt plateau is one of the largest in the world. The Golan trail is 130 km long, rich in fauna and flora. The best time to hike the trail is late winter and spring. Jacob Saar and Yagil Henkin are the authors of the original Israel National Trail guide. - The guide includes the only topographical maps of the region 1:50,000 in English. - Maps of Jerusalem 1:15,000. - Road maps 1:250,000. - Hike description with elevation charts. - Historical information about dozens of biblical and other sites. - Links to practical information about travel, accommodations, gear, forum and more.

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