
Israel Trail #36: Nahal Zanoach
Sunday, October 19th: Join Hiking the Holyland and expert guide Ben Zaltzman for our 15 kilometer, 36th segment of the Israel Trail through Nahal Zanoach!
This trail is full of forested beauty in the Jerusalem foothills. After hot coffee and an intro we’ll make our way along the the trail through a beautiful woodland towards Matta Spring. Along the way, we’ll see springs, wild berries, vineyards ,and olive groves, and walk along Nahal Zanoach. We’ll stop for a lunch break, and get a chance to see ancient structures, thick forests, and jaw-dropping views. After that, we’ll continue along the trail to Netiv HaLamed Heh, where we will celebrate the completion of the 36th segment of the Israel Trail with wine and snacks!
This 15 kilometer trail is for fit hikers only. Minibus transportation available from Savidor Station for an extra fee of 110-140 NIS.
Location
- Tzur Hadassah
- Tzur Hadassah, Israel
Date
- Oct 19 2025
Time
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cost
- 250NIS
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 Zaltzman
My 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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