Hiking

Israeli hiker found dead in Japan after going missing on Mount Asahi

Israeli hiker Tevel Shabtai, 23, was found dead in Japan after going missing during a solo hike in severe weather on Mount Asahi.

Tevel Shabtai, 23, from Modi’in. May 5, 2026.
THE RISING SUN, the scent of spring flowers on the breeze, the quiet. No matter how dark it still is, no matter how tired I am, I find myself drawn out the door before the rest of the world is awake.

Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness

Nahal Abuv

Looking for a challenge with the kids? The desert trail that will surprise you

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom


Hiking Israel's springs before winter

Ein Mata is a delightful spring that is partially hidden under a cluster of fig trees, which provides plenty of shade for visitors.

EIN MATA

How to not celebrate a birthday during corona

I turned 60 a couple of weeks ago, but we did not return to Nepal to hike again. Nor did we fly to Peru or Georgia or Slovenia or anywhere else on my bucket list of trails because, you know, corona.

BIRTHDAYS PAST: On the Annapurna trail

Walking through the Talmud and the land of Israel

How could I, a middle-aged, not-particularly-learned, not-particularly-athletic mother of six find the time, the energy, the drive and the understanding to learn Talmud and hike the Israel trail?

ON THE Israel Trail

Tour Israel: Healthy hikes in Nahal Ashalim

The area surrounding Nahal Ashalim is full of magnificent rock canyons, breathtaking views and an impressive waterfall. After a winter full of rain like we had this year, the stream is still gushing.

Nahal Ashalim

Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave

Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.

 A hiker is seen being rescued in of the Nature and Park Authority reserves.

A winter full of hiking

Wander during winter season and enjoy seeing the landscape adorning itself afresh. Should you be lovers of rain showers and not easily intimidated by puddles, here are a few ideas for the winter.

ENVELOPED IN a cave in Beit Guvrin.

A path to the Finger Cave

There are countless options for a sunny weekend walk around the country. With hopes of making the most of the fine weather, we offer you a circular walk best suited for experienced families.

Hiking in the Negev

New IDF rescue report disclosed in American hiker death case

Police failed to get report before closing file

A BREATHTAKING view of the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert can be seen while guided jeep tour with Te’ima Mehamidbar

Escaped petting zoo otter found in Galilee after biting hikers

Otters are generally very docile creatures, making otter attacks rare and unusual. The hikers were instructed to get vaccinated for rabies in case of possible infection.

Israel's otter population are facing grave endangerment.

Gently down the stream at Nahal Yehudiya

Have you spent your time in hotels and the holidays emptied your pockets? It is the perfect time to return to nature, enjoy a common family experience and create exciting memories.

Nahal Yehudiya