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#ThruHike March 2021 02 - 22/03/2021 Walk the Path of History, Experience Nature and Hospitality Organized by: sponsored by: Palestinian Heritage Trail is a long distance cultural walking route in Palestine. The trail is 330 km long and extends from the village of Rummana northwest of Jenin to Beit Mirsim southwest of Al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Ibrahimi Mosque) in Hebron. New segment from Jerusalem to Jericho. The trail passes through 53 cities and villages where hikers, walkers and travelers can experience the legendary Palestinian hospitality. The Palestinian Heritage Trail is more than just a hiking trail. It is a means of meeting and making connections with Palestinians and hikers from all over the world. You can explore Bedouin villages and experience a fundamental Palestinian tradition: Hospitality. The Masar Ibrahim not only invites hikers to experience nature but also to change their perspectives by sharing common values and tolerance for acquaintances along the way. Join us on an unforgettable journey and wander through the country’s hidden treasures, explore the heights and depths of its wonder and encounter the local hospitality, rich history and heritage. Jenin Region Through the Jenin Region’s almond groves, Ottoman-era palaces, Byzantine churches, Mediterranean landscapes, windy mountain peaks, and hidden Roman ruins, the stories of the landscape become clear. Main sites of the region: ➢ Burqin Church ➢ Palaces of Arraba ➢ Sanur Castle ➢ Stunning Views on the Jordan Valley ➢ Sabastiya Archaeological Site Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Date: 2 March Date: 3 March Date: 4 March Distance: 17.00 KM Distance: 14.17 KM Difficulty: Distance: 12.70 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Moderate Accommodation: Difficulty: Easy Difficult Homestay Accommodation: Homestay Accommodation: Homestay Day 4: Date: 5 March Distance: 15.50 KM Difficulty: Difficult Accommodation: Guesthouse Nablus Region Nablus is a fascinating place – from the small enclave of Samaritans preserving their ancient culture atop Mt. Gerizim to the mosques and markets to be found around each bend of the charming Old City’s winding streets. Main sites of the region: ➢ Nablus Old City ➢ Mount Arma ➢ V iew on Al- Qarn Hill ➢ Ein Samia Valley Day 5: Day 6: Day 7: Date: 6 November Date: 7 November Date: 8 November D is ta nc e : 12.10 K M Distance: 18.60 KM Distance: 14.80 KM Difficulty: E asy Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Guesthouse Accommodation: Homestay Accommodation: Homestay Day 8: Date: 9 November D is ta nc e : 14.10 K M Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Bedouin Tent Jericho Region The trail from the Jericho Region to the Bethlehem Region offers a surprising variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical sites. Main sites of the region: ➢ Tell es-Sultan (Ancient Jericho) ➢ Mount of Temptation ➢ Hisham’s Palace ➢ W adi Qelt Monastery ➢ Nabi Musa Sanctuary Day 9: Day 10: Day 11: Date: 10November Date: 11November al-Mird Distance: 16.30 KM Distance: 18.70 KM Date: 12 November Difficulty: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate D is ta nc e : 15.10 K M Accommodation: Guesthouse Accommodation: Difficulty: Moderate Bedouin Tent Accommodation: Desert Cave Day 12: al-Qamar Date: 13 November D is ta nc e : 11.20 K M Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse Bethlehem Region The trail continues through the wilderness between the shrine of An-Nabi Musa and Mar Saba Monastery with scenery full of breathtaking views on remote desert mountains and valleys. Afterwards, the way meanders steeply up the hills towards Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Main sites of the region: ➢ N ativity Church ➢ Mosque of Omar ➢ Shepherds’ Fields ➢ Artas Convent ➢ Dead Sea Viewpoint Day 13: Day 14: Day 15: Bethlehem Date: 15 March ar-Rashayida Date: 14 March Distance: 14.50 KM Date: 16 March Distance: 14.60 KM Difficulty: Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 24.30 KM Easy Accommodation: Accommodation: Homestay Difficulty: Difficult Guesthouse Accommodation: Bedouin Tent Hebron Region The trail from the Jericho Region to the Bethlehem Region offers a surprising variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical sites. Main sites of the region: ➢ Ibrahimi Mosque ➢ Old City of Hebron ➢ Mamre Church ➢ Adh- Dahriya Old City Day 16: Day 17: Day 18: Bani Na’im Date: 18 March Date: 19 March Date: 17 March Distance: 07.00 KM Difficulty: Distance: 12.40 KM Difficulty: Distance: 22.30 KM Difficulty: Easy Accommodation: Moderate Accommodation: Moderate / Difficult Guesthouse Guesthouse Accommodation: Homestay Day 19: Day 20: Day 21: Date: 20 March Adh-Dahriya Mirsim Distance: 11.20 KM Difficulty: Date: 21 March Date: 22 March Moderate Accommodation: Distance: 13.50 KM Difficulty Distance: 19.80 KM Difficulty Guesthouse Moderate Accommodation: Moderate / Difficult Guesthouse Accommodation: Guesthouse Join us for a walk! www.phtrail.ps | www.walkpalestine.com .