Israel Trail #32: Sha’ar HaGai
Sunday, May 11th: Join Hiking the Holyland and expert guide Ben Zaltzman for our 14 kilometer, 32nd segment of the Israel Trail through Sha’ar HaGai to Kedoshim Forest.
This is one trail that’s full of both history and beauty. After hot coffee and an intro, near Latrun we’ll make our way along the the trail through Neve Shalom Forest, a beautiful woodland in Judean Hills. Along the way, we’ll traverse the historic Burma Road, taking us to the Sha’ar Hagai Lookout, where we broke the siege on Jerusalem in ’48. We’ll stop for a lunch break with hot tea. Well also stop in at Khan Sha’ar HaGai for a deep dive into the history of the area. Then, we’ll continue along the trail towards the magnificent Masarek lookout, where we will take in panoramic views of the Judean Hills. At the end of the day, we will celebrate the completion of the 32nd segment of the Israel Trail with wine and snacks!
This 16 kilometer trail is for fit hikers only. Minibus transportation available from Savidor Station for an extra fee of 110-140 NIS.
Advanced Registration Required
If you have any difficulty booking this event, please open a WhatsApp chat with us here, or email us at hello@hikingintheholyland.com and we will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Organizer
Susannah Schild
Website
https://hikingintheholyland.com/about/Hiking Guides
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Ben ZaltzmanMy name is Ben Zaltzman, I’m a tour guide and a hiker in Israel who leads people on trails around the country.
I fell in love with nature at a young age.
While exploring the wide open spaces of nature, I came to know that it was the place where I belong.
A question I ask during our journeys is, “What happens to me in nature?”
I found secret hiking trails, discovered magical corners in the country, and have been guiding others through my experiences.
The trips I lead are about nature connection, the power of being in nature, and the changing environment.
I’m an expert at long-distance hikes. I hiked for 6 month along the Pacific Crest Trail in the US, and have gone on lots of other journeys in Israel and abroad.
Education:
Tour guiding course of the ministry of tourism, birdwatching course (Israeli SPN), educational tours (ministry of education), Storytelling, hunter-gatherers life skills, group dynamics leader, tour educator (on Birthright), Nature cure & connection journey.
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