Yatir Forest west scenic road
A blue road from the Meitar and Hiran forest, between orchards, by biblical Horvat Yatir and the remains of Byzantine churches.
Details not yet verified
- Length
- 15.5 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Meitar
- Horvat Yatir
About this route
A blue road from the Meitar and Hiran forest, between orchards, by biblical Horvat Yatir and the remains of Byzantine churches. Catalog name: Yatir Forest west scenic road (דרך הנוף המערבית ביער יתיר). This is a 1-day route in South and the Negev. Recommended season: autumn–spring. Distance: 15.5 km. Difficulty: Easy.
The first day includes Meitar and Horvat Yatir.
Style: Nature, Family, Jeep and Off-road. Suggested vehicle: A private car or crossover (KKL-JNF: passable in a private car). Safety: Fire risk in summer — light fires only in the designated picnic-site facilities. Details not yet verified.
Questions
How long is it?
Distance: 15.5 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 Meitar.