Israel, the country boasts its fair share of mountains—some are even sacred landmarks mentioned in the bible, doubling up your hike as a history lesson.
Israel's landscape is immensely diversified; if you get up early enough, you can dive with tropical fish in the Red Sea, ride through the Arava and Negev deserts, and swim and sunbathe by the Mediterranean Sea all in the same day. Another thing that strikes me about Israel is how many mountains it has. Many tourists are unaware of this; they imagine sun, water, and sand, unaware that fantastic climbing and hiking opportunities can be found within an hour or two of both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Mountains have religious significance in Israel, and are essential to Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike.
Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon is a mountain cluster constituting the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. Its summit straddles the border between Syria and Lebanon and, at 2,814 m (9,232 ft) above sea level, is the highest point in Syria. On the top, in the United Nations buffer zone between Syrian and Israeli-occupied territories, is the highest permanently manned UN position in the world, known as "Hermon Hotel", located at 2814 meters altitude. The southern slopes of Mount Hermon extend to the Israeli-occupied portion of the Golan Heights, where the Mount Hermon ski resort is located with a top elevation of 2,040 m (6,690 ft). A peak in this area rising to 2,236 m (7,336 ft) is the highest elevation in Israeli-controlled territory.
The Anti-Lebanon range, of which the Hermon range constitutes the southernmost part, extends for approximately 150 km (93 mi) in a northeast–southwest direction, running parallel to the Lebanon range on the west.
The relatively narrow Hermon range, with the Lebanon-Syria boundary along its spine, extends for 70 km (43 mi), from 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Mt. Hermon is 45 km (28 mi) southwest of it.[9] The Hermon range covers an area of about 700 km2 (270 sq mi) of which about 70 km2 (27 sq mi) are under Israeli control. Mount Hermon is a cluster of mountains with three distinct summits, each about the same height. Most of the portion of Mount Hermon within the Israeli-controlled area constitutes the Hermon nature reserve.
Har Meron
Mount Meron is a mountain in the Upper Galilee region of Israel. It has special significance in Jewish religious tradition and parts of it have been declared a nature reserve. At 1,204 meters (3,950 ft) above sea level, Mount Meron is the highest peak in Israel within the Green Line, though many peaks in the Golan Heights and Mount Hermon, which was annexed by Israel in 1981, are higher.
The mountain has extensive undergrowth and cannot be climbed from every direction. The main path starts at the northwest side of the Meron village. There is a gate next to the road, with a color-marked path of about 10 km. There is also a path on the west side of the mountain.
Har Ha’Ari
Har HaAri is a mountain in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, and is 1047 meters (3435 ft) high.
With its 1047 meters (3435 ft) it is one of the highest mountains in Israel and is located about 1 kilometer south of Beit Jann. It is close to the Druze shrine of Baha' ad-Din, probably dedicated to the founding Druze leader of this name.
The mountain is a popular place for paragliding in part because of the landscape visible from there. On a clear day you can see the Gilboa Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea from it.
Har Ramon
Mount Ramon is a mountain in the Negev desert in Israel, near the Egyptian border and west of the well-known Ramon Crater. Its elevation is 1,037 meters (3,402 ft) above sea level and it is the summit of the Negev Mountains. It is the highest mountain in the Southern District (Israel).
Har Yehuda
The Judaean Mountains is a mountain range in Israel and the West Bank where Jerusalem, Hebron and several other biblical cities are located. The mountains reach a height of 1,026 meters (3,366 ft). The Judean Mountains can be separated into a number of sub-regions, including the Mount Hebron ridge, the Jerusalem ridge and the Judean slopes.
The Judaean Mountains formed the heartland of the Kingdom of Judah (930-586 BCE), where the earliest Jewish settlements emerged, and from which Jews are generally descended.
The Judean Mountains have been associated with winemaking for thousands of years, as evidenced by the abundance of ancient wine presses, references to viticulture in ancient texts like the Hebrew Bible, and archaeological findings such as the Arad ostraca, written by Judahite soldiers in the late 7th century BCE. Nevertheless, with the Muslim conquest of the Levant in the 7th century, and particularly during the later Mamluk rule in the Middle Ages, a significant decline in winemaking activities occurred, ultimately leading to a complete prohibition of winemaking. The Judaean Mountains witnessed a remarkable resurgence in winemaking, driven by Israeli entrepreneurs. Today, the area is renowned for its boutique wineries. This region's combination of Mediterranean microclimates, terra rossa clay soil, and high-altitude vineyards has also propelled it into the spotlight as a burgeoning center for quality wine production. In recent decades, wines originating from this area have garnered international recognition.
Har H̱emet
Mount Har H̱emet in Israel . Har H̱emet is located in the Southern District , in the southern part of the country. 918 meters above sea level is the location of Har H̱emet, or 80 meters above the surrounding terrain. Its base is about 1.9 kilometers wide.
The land around Har H̱emet is varied. The highest place in the area has a height of 961 meters and is 3.1 km south of Har H̱emet. There are about 42 people per square kilometer Almost covered by desert and wilderness around Har H̱emet relatively small population. The nearest large town is Mitzpe Ramon , 8.5 km east of Har H̱emet. Around Har H̱emet.
The climate is hot . The average temperature is 22°C . The hottest month is July, at 33°C , and the coldest is January, at 10°C. The average rainfall is 130 millimeters per year. The wettest month is January, with 31 millimeters of rain, and the driest is June, with 1 millimeter.
Har Pitam
Har Pitam is a hill in Israel. Har Pitam is located in the Southern District , in the southern part of the country. Har Pitam is located 863 meters above sea level, or 228 meters above the surrounding terrain. Its foothills are about 0.30 kilometers wide.
The land around Har Pitam is flat in the southeast, but in the northwest it is hilly. The highest place in the area is Har Ramon , 1,037 meters above sea level, 18.5 km west of Har Pitam. There are about 42 people per square kilometer. Almost covered by desert and wilderness around Har Pitam, the population is relatively small. The nearest large town is Mitzpe Ramon , 6.7 km north of Har Pitam. Around Har Pitam.
The climate is hot. The average temperature is 23 °C . The hottest month is July, at 34 °C , and the coldest is January, at 10 °C. The average rainfall is 130 millimeters per year. The wettest month is January, with 31 millimeters of rain, and the driest is June, with 1 millimeter.
Har Basemat
Har Basemat is a mountain in Israel . It is located in the district Södra district , in the southern part of the country. The summit of Har Basemat is 861 meters above sea level, or 116 meters above the surrounding terrain. The width at the base is 4.0 km.
The terrain around Har Basemat is hilly to the northeast, but flat to the southwest. The highest point in the vicinity is 887 meters above sea level, 5.8 km west of Har Basemat. Around Har Basemat it is rather sparsely populated, with 42 inhabitants per square kilometer. There are no communities nearby. The area around Har Basemat is barren with little or no vegetation.
The climatic conditions in the area are arid . The average annual temperature in the area is 26 °C . The warmest month is August, when the average temperature is 37 °C, and the coldest is January, with 14 °C. Average annual rainfall is 52 millimeters. The wettest month is January, with an average of 9 mm of precipitation , and the driest is June, with 1 mm of precipitation.
Har Arikha
Mount Har Arikha in Israel . Har Arikha is located in the Southern District , in the southern part of the country. Har Arikha is located 859 meters above sea level, or 91 meters above the surrounding terrain. Its foothills are about 3.0 kilometers wide.
The land around Har Arikha is flat in the northwest, but in the southeast it is hilly. The highest place in the area has a height of 961 meters and is 10.6 km southwest of Har Arikha. There are about 42 people per square kilometer. Almost covered by desert and wilderness around Har Arikha, the population is relatively small. The nearest large town is Mitzpe Ramon , 4.7 km southeast of Har Arikha. Around Har Arikha.
The climate is hot. The average temperature is 23 °C . The hottest month is July, at 33 °C , and the coldest is January, at 10 °C. The average rainfall is 130 millimeters per year. The wettest month is January, with 31 millimeters of rain, and the driest is June, with 1 millimeter.
Har Nafẖa
Mount Har Nafẖa in Israel. Har Nafẖa is located in the Southern District , in the southern part of the country. 846 meters above sea level is the location of Har Nafẖa, or 140 meters above the surrounding terrain. Its foothills are about 5.8 kilometers wide.
The land around Har Nafẖa is mostly hilly. The highest place in the area has an altitude of 961 meters and is 13.3 km south of Har Nafẖa. There are about 42 people per square kilometer Almost covered by desert and wilderness around Har Nafẖa relatively small population. The nearest large town is Mitzpe Ramon , 10.0 km southeast of Har Nafẖa. Around Har Nafẖa.
The climate is hot . The average temperature is 21 °C . The hottest month is July, at 32 °C , and the coldest is January, at 10 °C. The average rainfall is 130 millimeters per year. The wettest month is January, with 31 millimeters of rain, and the driest is June, with 1 millimeter.
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