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Around Mount Eitan

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A relatively short, easy, and circular hiking route around Mount Eitan located west of Jerusalem.

easy

Distance 7.8 km

2:10 h

156 m

709 m

627 m

The hiking route around Mount Eitan is a circular route of about 7 kilometers starting from the Setaf parking lot. Walking on the trail is considered relatively easy and mostly accessible to strollers. The route is rich in landscapes, pine trees, and seasonal vegetation.

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easy

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easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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709 m

Lowest point

627 m

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* Since most of the route is not shaded, do not hike it in scorching or very hot weather.

* Bring a sufficient amount of drinking water; there is a water tap at the beginning of the route where bottles can be filled.

* Plan enough time to finish the route before dark.

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Public-transport-friendly

The place can be reached by any bus that stops at the Setaf junction.

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Parking

There is a parking lot near Setaf.

Coordinates

31.776499, 35.129098

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31°46'35.4"N 35°07'44.8"E

UTM

36R 701611 3517635

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* Sufficient amount of drinking water.

* On hot days: hat and sunscreen.

* On cool days: warm clothing.

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Parts of this content were machine translated from Hebrew.

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

7.8 km

Duration

2:10 h

Ascent

156 m

Descent

156 m

Highest point

709 m

Lowest point

627 m

Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Flora Fauna Suitable for strollers

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