• There are two observation points at the ends of the parking lot overlooking the Harod Valley. The eastern observation point faces towards Bet She’an. The western observation area faces towards Givat HaMoreh (Hill of Moreh) on the far side of the valley. Two paths connect these two observation points – a paved upper path and an unpaved footpath a bit lower down. Take either.

 

At the base of Givat HaMoreh is the Arab village of Sulam. In Biblical times it was called Shunem. In the battle between King Saul and the Israelite army and the Philistines, this was where the Philistine army was camped, while the Israelite army was encamped somewhere along Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 28:4). The modern settlements of Kfar Yehezkel, Gever and Ein Harod are beneath you. The rounded dome of Mount Tavor can be seen in the distance.

 

• From the western observation area, cross the main access road and go down the hill on the well-marked, black-marked footpath. You will soon come to a shaded observation structure. Continue on the black-marked path. This will eventually cross a gravel jeep trail. Soon, you will again meet this green-marked jeep trail. Cross it again for the continuation of the black-marked trail on the other side of the road.

 

• When the black-marked footpath comes to an end, turn right on the green-marked gravel jeep trail. You will soon come to a T-junction. Follow the green-marked path to the Memorial to the Seven (אנדרטת השבעה), on the hill Givat Yehonatan. This is a memorial to seven fighters from Kibbutz Ein Harod who were killed during the 1948 War of Independence.

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In March 1948 an Arab gang laid an ambush for workers who had come to check the nearby quarry. Forces working in Ein Harod came to their assistance and held the heights of Yehonatan, but they were also fired upon. The battle was eventually stopped by the British, but seven fighters from the kibbutzim lost their lives.

 

• Retrace your steps to where the black footpath ended by the green-marked jeep trail. You now have a choice. You can either return the way you came up the steep hill or continue on a circular hike for a total of about 2½ hours. This is also on an uphill incline, but more gradual and less steep.

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• If you decide on the circular hike, continue on the green-marked trail following the signs indicatingיציאה  (exit).

 

• When you eventually come to a 4-way junction, turn left onto the red-marked trail. This will lead you to the parking lot and your car.