With the three week period between Tisha B'Av and Rosh Chodesh Elul when all school age children/college students/ talmudic scholars are on vacation now in full swing, we are so blessed to have the opportunity to explore some amazing places not far from home (around 1 hour) that if not for cancelled plans for a trip to the USA, we may never have explored! Israel is full of so many wonderful locations, with hiking trails galore, archeological sites galore and both the Mediterranean Sea and two large lakes, as far as water goes, ah yes and then there is the Jordan River! It is true that this three week period means many cars on the road and crowds in some places, we have chosen to explore the slightly less beaten path, and I couldn't be happier! Our first stop was a 3 night stay in Kibbutz Harduf, with a view of the Haifa skyline, and just below the rental a lovely canyon where the Tzippori River flows, and where some of the trails are a part of the Israel National Trail. Of course, I just had to get an up close look, and we ended up at a really sweet location with a paved walk and lots of shallow water, perfect for picnics and little kids, and scenic for the rest of us! Little did I know that there was actually a paved promenade! Keep reading for more directions and lovely photos.......
Tzipori River promenade is located not far from Kiryat Ata and Shefaram. More specifically, by Ras Ali and Hermits` mill.
The easiest way to reach this spot is by entering “Ras Ali” into Waze. But do not need to enter the village. Near the entrance, you can find a small paved parking lot. And behind it, there is a dirt parking lot. Alternatively, you can take the dirt road to the right and drive along with it for several additional minutes till you see Hermits` mill and park near it.
Above: Look up at the top of the hill and you will see Kibbutz Harduf, where we stayed!
Wow, lovely grasses and rock formations.
I'm quite sure that in the winter this stream/creak is full and rushing.
In the distance, an 18th century mill called "the monk's mill" or "the hermit's mill" which of course is great for those who love architecture and archeology, yes please!
A lovely spot that does attract visitors, but not packed by any means even at the peak vacation time.
The stream flows gently past the mill and that gorgeous bouganvillea!
Look, is she taking their photo? Too sweet, I will just have to come back here sometime with some little ones in tow too!
Hope you've enjoyed this little peak at a special spot in the Lower Galil, Israel!
