Ben Shemen Forest main scenic road
KKL-JNF's green road crosses the whole forest: from Tel Hadid, looking toward the Dan region and the sea, past Mitzpe Modiin and the Saharonim terraces, to Shilat.
Details not yet verified
- Length
- 16 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Tel Hadid
- Mitzpe Modiin
- Saharonim terraces
- Shilat
Tips
- There are several gates — you can shorten the drive and leave in the middle
- Do not turn onto the roads marked black — those are 4x4
About this route
KKL-JNF's green road crosses the whole forest: from Tel Hadid, looking toward the Dan region and the sea, past Mitzpe Modiin and the Saharonim terraces, to Shilat. Catalog name: Ben Shemen Forest main scenic road (דרך היער הראשית ביער בן שמן). This is a 1-day route in Center. Recommended season: autumn–spring. Distance: 16 km. Difficulty: Easy.
The first day includes Tel Hadid, Mitzpe Modiin, Saharonim terraces and Shilat.
Style: Nature, Family, Jeep and Off-road. Suggested vehicle: A private car or crossover (KKL-JNF: passable in a private car); there are dirt sections. Tips: There are several gates — you can shorten the drive and leave in the middle. Do not turn onto the roads marked black — those are 4x4. Safety: After rain, dirt sections can be muddy — postpone the drive. Fire risk in summer — light fires only in the designated picnic-site facilities. Details not yet verified.
Questions
How long is it?
Distance: 16 km.
How many days?
1 day.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: autumn–spring.
What is the difficulty?
Difficulty: Easy.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Tel Hadid.