Israel and Palestine Guide

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.553528, 35.049873

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.825877, 35.394152

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 33.190682, 35.554072

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 33.172353, 35.544784

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 33.006362, 35.510795

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.886050, 35.503667

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All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 32.928310, 35.498360

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 33.078092, 35.189328

description

Keshet Cave (rainbow in Hebrew) is located in Western Galilee close to the Lebanon border. Geologic processes over years caused the collapse of the ceiling of a large karst cave. So now, despite of the name, it’s more like an amphitheater with colorful stalactites and majestic domes linked by a hanging bridge over an abyss. Keshet Cave combines the several sectors outside the cave including the neighboring riverbed of Namer.

history

Notwithstanding the high interest, the cave has been permitted for sport climbing only at the end of 2012. Since then, the site has been in rapid development, leaning on monetary donations by climbers from all over Israel. Already, routes have been opened there on an international scale of beauty, length, and difficulty. Although, by quantity of routes, the Keshet cave is still inferior to sites like Gita and Ein Prat, it is clear now that it will take a major place in the development of rock climbing in Israel.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.964340, 35.239741

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.923906, 35.217064

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.900923, 35.246129

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Small single-pitch limestone crag, 8-18 meters.

description

Tzurit is a small single-pitch crag found in the western Galilee region of Israel. The view is magnificent, overlooking the lush valley below. The rock is solid limestone, 8-18 meters high with grades ranging from 5-7a.

access issues

The crag is south-facing with hardly any shade. In the summer there is harsh, direct sun from noon until sunset. Cool, cloudy winter days are ideal, but it is also possible to climb in the early morning throughout the year. As of 2024, the approach (as well as traversing between sectors) is quite difficult, featuring thorny bushes and loose boulders.

approach

Navigate to "הזית" street in Tzurit and park immediately at the entrance parking lot (when you reach the settlement, tell the guard you're there to climb). Do not park in private driveways or block the road! From the parking lot travel down a concrete path and turn left at the red-marked road with the "שביל ילדי צורית" sign. Walk the road until you see the top of the crag to your right, then look for the path splitting right of the road (it can be difficult to spot).

ethic

Tzurit is a community settlement. Be considerate to others and do your part to maintain a good relationship with the locals. Do not park on private property or block roads. Leave no trace, clean up after yourself and pick up loose trash if you find any. DO NOT light fires! It is strictly forbidden and dangerous due to weather conditions and vegetation found at the crag.

history

The crag officially opened in 2021 following bolting and cleanup efforts by locals and ILCA volunteers.

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All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 32.973156, 35.297356

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All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 32.778760, 35.012964

summary

A very small cliff, with approximately 20 problems, climbed like boulders.

approach

Park near the Synagogue (https://goo.gl/maps/r4rhbt1kP5k9EtqG9) and cross the road to get to the main sector.

ethic

The routes are considered boulder problems, so should be climbed without a rope.

history

The cliff used to be a quarry during the Hellenistic period.

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.688611, 35.092286

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.760929, 35.034309

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.727455, 35.016348

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.562893, 34.936044

summary

Small crag in very beautiful place

description

The crag is located to the west from Zikhron-Ya'akov, opposite to Ma'agan Michael.

approach

You can get to the crag from the unpaved parking near "st. Sapir, 48, Zikhron Ya'akov" and walk down the dirt road. When you will reach the crossroad, turn right and continue walking for about 10 more minutes, until you will see the cliff to the right.

First sector is Cave sector, and further is Main sector.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.554939, 34.967845

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Zichron's crag is an byzantine quarry (1500 thousand years ago) with short and technic routs.

description

The crag is located near the small city of Zichron - Ya'akov. The crag involving boulder problams from V1 to V5 and short sport climbing routs up to 9 Meters. Build from limestone, the crag offering many climbing styles from small slippery crips to huge jug holds and required gentel feet work.

access issues

The crag is located inside a pasture land with cattle around, please close the cattle fence after driving inside, thank you.

approach

More details with photomap coming soon! stay tuned.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.952493, 34.892893

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Sport climbing and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 31.768641, 35.227449

summary

Small crag with short routes in the center of Jerusalem

description

Guy Ben Hinom is located in the Kidron Valley just below Mount Zion and Jerusalem's Old City. There are roughly 50 short routes with mixed quality.

access issues

Climbing is allowed within the marked area.

approach

Look for Zurich Garden, Jersualem on Google Maps.

where to stay

Anywhere in Jerusalem.

ethic

One of the oldest crags in Israel.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.924430, 35.012093

access issues

Upper Parking Area: https://www.waze.com/he/livemap?zoom=17&lat=31.92352&lon=35.01122

Lower Parking Area (Access might be hard for private cars) January 2018 this road has been fixed and seems to be OK: https://www.waze.com/he/livemap?zoom=17&lat=31.92498&lon=35.01201

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All Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 31.783752, 35.021008

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.712435, 35.032142

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Bouldering gym in very central location.

description

It's a bouldering gym!

approach

Short walk from lightrail or bus stop.

history

Opened March 2016

summary

Climbing Gym close to Malha Mall

description

It's a climbing gym and there is an area for bouldering.

approach

Inside teddy stadium a bit outside of town.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 30.814357, 34.877950

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 30.979589, 35.300787

access issues

Head south from the Arava junction (where road No.90 cross road No.25), just after you pass the gas station turn right to a dirt road, drive 100 meters then turn left and immiately turn right, then you will reach a spot when you can park the car. the place is on the face which is south to the wadi.

history

More then 25 bolted routes, the place became a climbing crag after a bolting course under the Israel Climbing Club responsibility (March 2013): http://youtu.be/7Hi7zamiY5I

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 30.915543, 34.800540

summary

A relatively new crag in southern Israel's desert terrain. Various route types and grades.

access issues

The crag is located in a military training area (Firing Area 510). In general, it is allowed to travel and climb on Friday, Saturday and during holidays with no special permissions. Exercise caution and coordinate with Southern Command if you have any doubts about entering the area.

approach

From route 40, just north of Nahal Boker Farm, exit east next to a fence and a concrete cube. Be careful when going offroad! Pass the eucalyptus trees, keep left then make a left turn followed by a right turn into the dry, rocky riverbed. Drive (north)-east for roughly 1.6km then keep right at a fork to turn south-east. Keep going for 700m and park the terrace overlooking the approach and the Central sector.

ethic

Minimize your ecological footprint. Collect any and all waste, do not disturb the local wildlife and flora.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 29.769421, 34.957360

summary

an amazing national park within more than 100 routes. and plenty of boulders around. grades up to 8a. must to go while visit in israel, although its far from the center.

access issues

entrance to the park costs around 15$ per 3 days https://www.parktimna.co.il/en/

approach

got to get to the parking areas with a car. from there its 10 min max

where to stay

right out of the park's gate you can camp for free.also there is toilet and water to use. another option is to stay inside cabins next to the crag , you can invite those in the website above.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.941527, 35.255237

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Mostly Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 31.639855, 35.412345

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.834198, 35.299320

summary

Biggest crag in the region with lots of (mainly sports) climbs in spectactular canyon setting within a national park.

description

Ein Prat, is the name of the spring gushing forth beneath the cliffs of Wadi Qelt, a uniqe canyon located in the West Bank that contains over 30 meters faces and is built from solid limestone. This place is one of a kind because it's connecting Mediterranean and desert climate. It is the largest crag in Israel/Palestine containing more than 100 routes in high quality limestone. There is lots of wild-life in the area and on quiet days there is ample opportunity to see rock hyrax, gazellas, birds and other animals.

access issues

Ein Farah/Ein Prat is part of an National Park called Wadi Qelt within Area C (Israel controlled) of Palestine's West Bank. You can climb from sunrise to sunset within the permitted zone. The quickest access is through the National Park where an entrance fee is requested. You can also chose the longer hike in without entering the National Park, but in that case you have to limit your climbing to the Southern Cliff. Be ware that you are within the military occupied West Bank and that you will have to pass armed checkpoints, soldiers and security forces depending on from where you approach.

approach

There are three ways to get to the crag:

Park your car outside the main gate of the NP, take the marked trail down to the stream. (a beautiful walk of 15-25 minutes, depends if you going to the south or the north cliff). If you choose this option you can climb until sunset.
Enter the NP with your car NP, park on the parking lot near the stream down the valley (2 minutes walk to the northern cliff and 10 minutes walk to the southern cliff). If you choose this option you need to get out of the Park before sunset (at summer in 5:00 PM and in winter at 4:00 PM).
Park your car out side the gates of the Almon settlement, and follow the fence in a north-eastern direction until you hit a green marked hiking trail that will lead you down the valley to the cliff (the trail is a little distance to the left of the fence).

where to stay

The crag is very close to Jerusalem and Ramallah which offer lots of accomodation options. No camping at the crag.

ethic

Ein Farah is located within an Israeli National Park. Climbing is only allowed within the area indicated by signs. Please be friendly to park rangers and take your trash home.

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Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 32.044748, 35.050921

summary

Decent crag with a variety of difficulties.

access issues

Beit Arye is an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank. As the crag (main wall) is within the fenced-off area of the settlement, you have to enter the settlement gates in order to reach it. If you leave a passport with the security guard he will give you a key to pass through the fence.

approach

Enter Beit Arye Settlement and ask locals how to get to the fence with the door that leads to the climbing area (main wall). Pass through and follow the trail first left and then right down to the cliff.

where to stay

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or anywhere in between

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.937466, 35.157260

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.982754, 35.240891

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 31.945940, 35.241621

All Sport climbing

summary

One of the best sport climbing areas in the region. >100 bolted routes, with development potential for hundreds more. Climbs from 6a to ~8c/9a

Israel and Palestine Guide

Table of contents

1. Israel and Palestine 1,330 routes in Region

1.1. North Israel 699 routes in Region

1.1.1. Ramim Range 111 routes in Crag

1.1.2. Nezer Cave 32 routes in Crag

1.1.3. Dalton 19 routes in Crag

1.1.4. Amud River 71 routes in Crag

1.1.5. Achbara 37 routes in Crag

1.1.6. Keshet Cave 49 routes in Crag

1.1.7. Gita 152 routes in Crag

1.1.8. Yonim 49 routes in Crag

1.1.9. Tzurit 28 routes in Crag

1.1.10. Kisra-Sumei 45 routes in Field

1.1.11. Orvim 2 routes in Crag

1.1.12. Mukhraka 5 routes in Crag

1.1.13. Nesher Quarry 12 routes in Crag

1.1.14. Beit Oren 21 routes in Crag

1.1.15. Kebara 33 routes in Crag

1.1.16. Zichron 33 routes in Crag

1.2. Central Israel 144 routes in Region

1.2.1. Guy Ben Hinom 31 routes in Crag

1.2.2. Halilim Wadi 0 routes in Crag

1.2.3. Shilat 29 routes in Crag

1.2.4. Carmila 9 routes in Crag

1.2.5. Zanuah 75 routes in Crag

1.2.6. The Bloc 0 routes in Gym

1.2.7. Teddy Stadium 0 routes in Gym

1.3. South Israel 177 routes in Region

1.3.1. Nahal Tamar 26 routes in Crag

1.3.2. Nahal Boker 42 routes in Crag

1.3.3. Timna Park 109 routes in Crag

1.4. West Bank 310 routes in Region

1.4.1. Tmarim Wadi 13 routes in Crag

1.4.2. Ein Farah 130 routes in Crag

1.4.3. Beit Arye 57 routes in Crag

1.4.4. Ein Qiniya 26 routes in Crag

1.4.5. Yabrud 40 routes in Crag

1.4.6. Ein Yabrud 18 routes in Crag

1.4.7. Wadi Climbing 0 routes in Gym

1.4.8. Michmash 26 routes in Area

1.5. Gaza Strip 0 routes in Region