Ben Shemen south (blue) road
A blue track runs through the southern forest between groves and cultivated plots, with lookouts over Nahal Modiin and Nahal Natuf, and finishes at the Monks' Valley.
Details not yet verified
- Length
- 10 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
This route has no map
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Mexico Forest communities picnic areaSeveral picnic areas sit next to each other here.
- Caroline Shaklar lookoutThe Samarian hills are in view from here.
- Mitzpe AmirNahal Natuf and Neot Kedumim are both in sight.
Tips
- You can join this drive to the green road.
- In Mexico Forest, the communities picnic area has toilets open from 8:00 to 16:00.
About this route
Ben Shemen south (blue) road — דרך הכחולה בדרום יער בן שמן. This is a 1-day route in Center. A blue track runs through the southern forest between groves and cultivated plots, with lookouts over Nahal Modiin and Nahal Natuf, and finishes at the Monks' Valley. Recommended season: autumn–spring. Distance: 10 km. Difficulty: Easy.
The first day includes Mexico Forest communities picnic area (Several picnic areas sit next to each other here.), Caroline Shaklar lookout (The Samarian hills are in view from here.) and Mitzpe Amir (Nahal Natuf and Neot Kedumim are both in sight.).
Style: Nature, Family, Jeep and Off-road. Suggested vehicle: A private car or crossover (KKL-JNF: passable in a private car). Tips: You can join this drive to the green road. In Mexico Forest, the communities picnic area has toilets open from 8:00 to 16:00. 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: 10 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 Mexico Forest communities picnic area (Several picnic areas sit next to each other here.).