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Galilee - Culture |
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The Atzmon Mountain, situated on the Yodfat Ridge, rises to a height of 547 meters above sea level. It is covered with typical Mediterranean vegetation and is especially delightful in the spring when wildflowers such as mountain tulip, wild orchid and anemone provide splashes of color. The Bezet River Nature Reserve features abundant vegetation, flowing water, bathing pools, giant maple trees and the ruins of ancient flour mills and aqueducts. Further along the river are ruins of ancient olive presses and a Byzantine church. At the Caucaub Springs you will find fresh water springs which flow from the eastern side of the Ablim River into natural pools. The Ein Afek Nature Reserve offers a variety of attractions: natural springs, ruins of a flour mill from the Crusader period, a marked nature trail leading through a swamp, a sound and light show, picnic and barbecue facilities and a Nature Reserves Authority Information Center.
The Har Gamal (Camel Mountain) Nature Reserve is discernible from quite a distance because of its two humps (hence its name). Indigenous wildlife includes vultures and common falcons, which nest on the cliffs, as well as wild boar, porcupines and rock rabbits. Situated on the mountain's peak are the ruins of a fortress from the Israelite period. A number of caves dot the course of the winding Hilazon River, while carob and olive trees line its shore. Wild boar, jackals, foxes and rock rabbits frequently visit to quench their thirst. There are many marked trails along the banks of the Kziv River, affording hikes of between three to seven hours and passing by the ruins of twelve ancient flour mills. |
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Climb the ruins of a stone watchtower at Abirim, which was once a Crusader fortress, to enjoy a panoramic view of the lower Galilee.
Goren Park has observation points affording a view of the Montfort Crusader fortress. There are picnic grounds and marked trails leading to natural springs and the Kziv River.
