Hadassah Recreation Area Scenic Lookout

Hebrew name: Mitzpor Henyon Hadassah

Location: American Independence Park, Jerusalem Mountains

Description: The observation tower is located on the observation deck on the side of the road, in a spot overlooking the beautiful landscape of the hilly Nahal Soreq and the Jerusalem Mountains. The observation point is accessible to the physically disabled.
The Nofei Nahal Soreq road leads to the scenic lookout - this is a 250-meter paved trail that is accessible to people with disabilities. The trail’s starting point is located at the Nes Harim Information Center. The information center features the Bar Bahar Café, restrooms and drinking water. Information boards and KKL-JNF information sheets describe the hiking trails in the area.
The trail is located near the Nes Harim Recreation area, the largest recreation area in the American Independence Park.


Directions: From Route 3866, near the Nes Harim Recreation Area

Hadassah Recreation Area scenic lookout. Photo: KKL-JNF Photo Archive