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Tourism Notifications - Northern Israel

Adamit Park– Closure of the Public Restrooms in the Park

Asam-Porat Car Parks Closure

The Asam-Porat car parks on road 70, between the Eliakim junction and Yokne'am, will be closed from May 22nd until further notice, due to expansion roadworks on road 6. The public can arrive at Sha'ar HaCarmel car parks on road 672, north of Eliakim.

Baram Forest - Closure of the Mifgash Nehalim Site

Cabri Ga'aton Forest - Ga'aton Car Park

Cabri Ga'aton Forest - Har Betah Car Park

Closure of the Meron Car Park

Ein Sarona

Emek HaTchelt Park – Closed on Memorial Day

Goren Park– Closure of the Public Restrooms in the Park

Hadera Car Parks

Hof Hacarmel - Closure of the Public Restrooms at Sha'ar HaCarmel Car Park

Hof HaCarmel Forest – Closure of the Public restrooms at the Ofer Tower

Hosen Parking - Closure of the Car Park

Nahal Grar Car Park

Orvim Park – Active Recreation Facilities are Out of Order

Switzerland Forest – Closure of Road Sections in the Large Birdwatching Station of Derekh Nof

Due to works on the large birdwatching station of Derekh Nof in Switzerland Forest, the following road sections will be closed:
1. The road from the Oren Shaul birdwatching station to the first square will be open, but from this point, the road north will be closed.
2. The way from the Poriya Hospital helicopter landing to the forest will be blocked.
3. Coming from Tiberias (from the north), driving will be possible up to the first square. From this point, the road south to the hostel will be closed.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Update: the road will close for both vehicles and pedestrians until further notice.
(Updated March 9th, 2022)

The Hula Lake is Open for Visitors

Due to the recent outbreak of bird flu, and as we wish to protect the health of both our visitors and the lake's fauna, please follow these guidelines while visiting the park:
Sterilize your shoes when entering and leaving the park.
Do not wander off the park's marked trails.
Do not bring food or eat within the park's compound.
Cycling and driving all kinds of vehicles are not allowed in the park's compound.
Do not approach or touch any wounded or dead animal or bird.
Do not touch and do not collect feathers.
Under Israel's Ministry of Agriculture order, poultry coop workers are not allowed in the park.
If you have encountered wounded or dead animals or birds during your visit in the park, report immediately to the park's staff, either by phone (0535817140) or directly to one of the of the park's guides.

Opening hours

Sunday to Thursday, 08:00-17:30, visitors should leave the site no later than 19:00.

Friday and Saturday, 06:30-17:30, visitors should leave the site no later than 19:00.

Opening Hours during the Shavuot holiday

Saturday, June 4th 2022: 06:30-17:30, visitors should leave the site no later than 19:00.

Sunday, June 5th 2022: 06:30-17:30, visitors should leave the site no later than 19:00.

(Updated May 8th, 2022)

Tzipori Forest

Tourism Notifications - Central Israel

Adulam Park – Opening of the Hiding Tunnel in Horvat Atri

American Independence Park – Cesar Trail

American Independence Park – Ein Al-Marj

Aminadav Forest - Ein Hindak

Ayalon-Canada Park – Closure During Lag Baomer

Ayalon-Canada Park – Entrance to the Park

The gates to the park will open each morning at 05:30 and will close in the evening at 18:00. No vehicles are allowed when the gates are closed. Foot travelers are allowed all throughout the day.
Emergency numbers:
Police – Modi'in Ilit – 08-6314680
Fire Department – Beit Shemesh – 02-5655440
Fire Department – Judea and Samaria – 02-5690600

Ayalon-Canada Park – Opening Hours

The park's gates open on 5:30 and close on 19:00. Vehicles are not allowed in the park while the gates are closed. The park is open 24/7 for foot travelers.

Public restrooms opening hours:

Western Zeitim car park: Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 16:00. Restrooms are accessible.

Eastern Zeitim car park: Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 16:00.

(Updated March 27th, 2022)

Ayalon-Canada Park – Tel Akad

Ben Shemen Forest – Public Restrooms Opening Hours

Britain Park – Public Restrooms Opening Hours

Britain Park – The Luzit Caves

Britain Park – Trails

The Red Trail (9446) – from Mitzpe Masua to Hirbet Midras – will be temporarily closed due to safety hazards in crossing road 38 (limited field of vision). KKL-JNF is in search of an alternate route that will serve the many travelers in the area.
The Blue Trail (9445) from Mitzpe Masua to the Luzit Caves – the trail has been blocked due to a ban on visiting the Luzit caves.
The Israel National Trail section, between Tel Goded and the Beit Nir road – the section has been moved in the northwest direction due to safety hazards at the Tel Goded caves area.
(Updated July 27th, 2020)

Eucalyptus Car Park Closure

Hadera Forest – Closure of the Center of the Forest

HaHamisha/Histadrut Hamorim Forest – Closure of Roads

Haruvit Forest - Closure of the Public Restrooms at Halo'hem Car Park

Hulda Forest – Herzl House

Ilanot – Visitors Center and Botanical Garden

The Botanical garden is open for travelers between 8:00 and 17:00. Accessible public restrooms are open between 8:00 and 17:00. The visitors center hosts individual travelers and groups, registration is required – call 09-8974800 or email mmilanot@kkl.org.il. Groups can also book guided tours at the botanical garden.
It is strictly forbidden to start any form of fire (including for barbeque purposes) in all areas of the botanical garden, including the picnic area. The park's trails are for travel by foot only – cycling and driving any kind of vehicle is strictly forbidden. Travel with dogs, held by leash, is allowed.
(Updated March 7th, 2022)

Kula Forest – Closure of Warriors Path

Menashe Region - Fire Drill

A large fire drill will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 in the Menashe region. The drill will be held from the early morning hours until about 14:00. During the drill, many fire enginges and security forces vehicles will be driving throughout the area, especially in the following locations:

Megido, Midrach Oz, Mishmar Ha'Emek, Ramat Hashofet, Ein Hashofet, Yokne'am, Ramot Menashe and the Menashe forests.

The drill is held as part of the preperations to the summer season.

(Updated May 1st, 2022)

Modi'in Forest – Temporal Detour for the Israel National Trail

Partial Switch of the Judaean Foothills Paths to 4X4 Status

Ramat Menashe Park – Access to Nahal Hashofet on Weekends

Ramat Menashe Park – Avoid Arriving on a Bus, if Possible

Many travelers arrive on weekends and holidays to the Nahal Hashofet trail by bus, which leads to severe traffic problems. We recommend that you avoid arriving by bus.
Following the closure of the picnic car parks at Nahal HaShofet, picnic at the Ramat Menashe Park can be held at the nearby Har Gahar area.

Ramat Menashe Park – Closure of the Ashtar Car Park

Ramat Menashe Park – Closure of the Section Leading from the Entrance to the Arazim Junction

On February 6th, 2022, the road section leading from the entrance (from road 66) to the Arazim junction (opposite to the Mekorot facility) will be closed due to forest safety works. The works are expected to last for 10 days and access to Nahal Gahar will be through road 6953 only.
The Har Gahar (Hazore'a) car parks will be accessible through the Snake trail from road 66.
The section will open on Fridays and Saturdays until the works' conclusion.

Ramat Menashe Park – Nahal Hashofet Trail

On March 1st, 2022, upgrade works will start at the upper section of Nahal Hashofet.The section will be closed to the public until the end of the works. The lower section will remain open, for the time being. At this stage, the stream is open for travelers.
It is estimated that the upgrade works will take place over the course of six months.

Rosh HaAyin Forest – Closure During Lag Baomer

Sataf - Ein Bikura Spring

Sataf - Nahal Sorek Path

The Martyrs Forest

Tzora-President Forest – Zeitim Car Park

Tzora-President Forest –Tnufa Mountain

Tourism Notifications - Southern Israel

Be'erotaim Grove

Dudaim Forest – Navigation at the Goral Hills

Dudaim Forest – Overnight Camping is Forbidden

Giva'ati Car Park – Closure Due to Safety Hazards

Gvar'am Forest – Construction Works

Hamalachim-Shaharia Forest – Beit Habad Trail

Haruvit Forest and Tel Azeka - Public Restrooms Closure

KKL-JNF Nursery in Gilat is closed to the Public

Lahav Forest

Nahal Hayun Car Park Closure

Nahal Shikma – Avoid Using the Matzaim Path along the River

Nevia Meri'i Birdwatching Station

Plugot Forest

Roeh Car Park

Sapir Park

Sayeret Shaked Park

Yatir Forest

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