Israel National Trail

Download or read book Israel National Trail written by Jacob Saar and published by Eshkol Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the full guide to the Israel National Trail [INT] and the Jerusalem Trail. The Israel National Trail is one of the most exciting hikes in the world, expanding over 1000 kilometres from the north to the south of Israel. You can hike its entire length, or just selected sections of your choice. It is the ultimate Israeli hiking experience, and now you can do it easily with the guide that simply has all you need. This full and comprehensive guide includes 61 topographical maps (1:50,000), 13 road maps (1:250,000) and 7 maps of Jerusalem (1:15,000). All the maps are in English. The guide offers a full description of the hike on the INT in both northbound and southbound directions, the hiking profile (distance from the beginning of the day and height above sea level), and important logistical information such as: how to cache water in the desert; contact information of people in the Negev desert who will cache water for you; a list of trail angels; transportation within Israel; information about places you see on your way; and, much more. The guide includes also the best 25 day-hikes in Israel, complete with maps and descriptions. The maps, along with day-by-day trail descriptions and tips, make this guide your best resource for hiking the INT. The INT is suitable for experienced hikers as well as families and individuals looking to explore Israel in a whole new and exciting way. The guide includes recommendations for shorter trips, one day or more, along the Israeli national trail - suitable for everyone.