Author: Nadav Maor
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The Israel National Trail (INT) is one of the long-distance footpaths in Asia, on the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. The INT covers many historic sites, a variety of archeological and religious sites, fabulous scenery, and some vibrant urban areas.
Here you will find general principles to help prepare for the INT
This croos-Israel trail is a wonderful opportunity to meet friendly people throughout the country and enjoy the warmth of Israeli hospitality.
Our pages about the Israel Trail give an advice on the hike itself as well as tips that have never before been written. You can read about starting points of the hike, the trail marks, recommended seasons and special events.
The idea of the INT was conceived by Abraham Tamir, a journalist and a nature lover, and its route was marked by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) in 1995. The trail marks are maintained on a monthly basis.
 According to the SPNI estimates, thousands of hikers have already hiked along the INT, and about a thousand of them hiked it fully (takes about 1.5 months).
In the last 5 years the INT has become extremely popular among Israeli hikers and it started to become pupular among international travelers. Israeli hikers tend to hike it before or after having their backpacking travel abroad.
The INT goes through Jewish and Arab villages, passing near places of religious significance to Christians and Jews and it offers a tremendous way for you to journey in the Holy Land.
Close to the trail you can find Israel hostels, Israel guest houses and rooms.
General information
Starting Points of the Hike
At the North of Israel: Kibbutz Dan (near the northern border of Israel)
At the South: Taba - on the Egypt border.
The Trail goes through the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Haifa, Netanya, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Negev, the Israeli Desert.
On your way you racall the famous Bible Stories you've always heard.
Trail Marks
The INT is marked with three colors : Orange, Blue, and White .
The upper color of the three marks the general orientation:
Following the INT signs where the Orange strip is up will eventually lead you south .
Following INT signs where the White strip is up will eventually lead you north.
Recommended Seasons
There are two seasons for hiking the trail:
September to November and March to May.
The latter (from March) is the end of the winter and the north and center of the country are green and there is a beautiful bloom all over the country, including the desert.
Special Events
AV"I on the Israeli trail - an Hebrew journey
A two months long journey which takes place each year in February.
It is a memorial walk dedicated for Israeli war casualties. Every day is built as a learning and hiking session of Jewish heritage and other sources, with an ambition to create a fruitful dialog in the Israeli society.
Walk About Love - an international hike
At the first of March 2009 will commence a three months' journey on the Israel National Trail.
This journey will allow you to take part in a joint meeting with a mix of people from different countries and different cultures, in a huge demonstration of love and unity. For more information on this festival visit our page for walk about love.
See Pictures of Israel Trail taken by INT hikers
Find a lodge in Israel Hostels - Guest Houses - Lodges
More FAQ about the Israel Trail:
Wikitavel: Israel trail
Israel National Trail Data Project.
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