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Accommodations and places of interest

To find your next stop for the night look at the relevant map, and then find the necessary information about it in this chapter. All places are arranged in alphabetical order. Contact information is provided for the following types of accommodation where available: Trail Angels, B&Bs, khans, hostels, inns and a few hotels. You can always choose to camp out. Camping out in a preserve is allowed in designated areas only.

The (number) on the right side of an accommodation indicate the number of a Supply Point in the desert. Example: Midreshet Ben Gurion (27).

Internet access: Some places have free internet access. Inquire upon reservation.

Israel Youth Hostels Association [IYHA]: , Mitzpe Ramon, Arad, , , Jaffa, Poria & Karei Deshe (the last two near the Sea of – Kinneret – area) and Tel Hai are the IYHA hostels that are close to the trail or on the trail. Reservations are recommended. National reservation line: Tel: 1-599-510-511 or book on line at: http://www.iyha.org.il/eng/

IYHF membership card holders receive the regular IYHF discount. IYHA provides a discount of US $1.5/night off the official lodging price to tourists who present this guide at check-in. Dual discounts are not available.

B&B: The charge is between NIS 75-250 per person night. Inquire prior to arrival.

Khans (caravanserais) in the desert: Large tents with mattresses, heating when required, restrooms, showers. Food service available, including take-away for next day's hike. You can cook your own meal at all khans, refrigerators available. Outdoor activities at most khans include: Camel riding trips, short hikes to points of interest in the area and more. Prices are significantly lower compared to B&B.

Camp sites are free of charge in the desert, and also free of charge in many places along the trail. Inquire before arrival.

Alphabetical list

Below is an alphabetical list of accommodations and places of interest along the trail. They are listed as follows:

Name of city, , village or other: Type - B&B, Camp site. Contact information and details.

Agur

*Henrietta's Place: B&B, two units, laundry. Max. capacity 9 guests. Will pick and drop off on route 353 at the trail. Tel: 02-9993151; Cell: 054-7255367 E-mail: [email protected] .

*Chamber music concerts in Agur Khan: On Saturdays at 12:00. Contact: 02-2-9915786. E-mail: [email protected] . NIS 50 and homemade soup is included.

*Winery: Contact to arrange a visit at: E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 02-9910483.

Alon Hagalil: Trail angels: Camping site, shower, electricity. Tel: 04-9869888; Cell: 050-9200444.

Amasa: Trail angels and B&B (reservation required for breakfast), Internet. Accomodation and places of interest

Tel: 08-5999559; E- mail [email protected]

Amirim: Ohn-Bar Guesthouse (B&B): Tel: 04-6989803; Cell: 054-4600727; www..com; E-mail: [email protected] Max. Capacity 40. Will pick up and drop off at the trail on near Meron. Recommended by Ecotourism-.com

Arad (38): Hotels, youth hostel, B&B, Khan.

*Yehelim Inn: 077-2028120; Cell: 052-6522718; E-mail: [email protected]

*Youth Hostel: Tel: 08-9957150; E-mail: [email protected] Reservations: 1-599-510-511.

*Gal Rooms: Tel: 077-4060047; Cell: 054-7428816; 052-2390387. Max capacity 12. E-mail: [email protected]; Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/pieteroost/FlatArad

*Desert Khan: 08-9959856. 054-4396824. E-mail: [email protected] The Khan is located in Arad's art quarter "Eshet Lot."

*Zman Midbar Khan: Tel: 08-9953108. Fax: 08-9972762 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.zmanmidbar.net/about.asp

*A.A. Rooms: Up to four people a night. Tel 08-9954791 Cell: 052-3913149. E-mail: [email protected]

Avdat (ancient): Suleiman's tent ( hosting): Tel: 077-5170016.

Bar Giora: Private Rooms (Kitchenettes), Camping Site (Showers). Max capacity: Rooms: 22; Camping site: 20. Set your own tent. Will pick-up and drop-off at the TC and . Grocery store. Tel: 02-5345819, Cell: 050-6966770. E-mail: [email protected]

Be'er Ora : Trail angel: Water supply. Cell: 052-5664107. Contact 24 hours before arrival.

Be'erot Khan (16)

Tel. 08-6586713. E-mail: [email protected] . Reservations are recommended, particularly during the holiday season.

Beit Gubrin: At the gas station there is a supermarket and restaurant.

Beit Gubrin National Park: April-September: 8:00-17:00 October-March: 8:00-16:00 Tel: 08-6811020; Admission fee.

Beit Hananya – Camping site in Roman style tents. Hot showers and electricity. grocery store in Beit Hananya. Tel: 04-6361025. Fax: 06363903. E-mail: [email protected]

Beit Meir: B&B. Tel: 02-5331665; Fax: 02-5331668; E-mail: [email protected] . Reservations recommended. Supermarket on site.

Beit Yanai beach camp site: Beit Yanai beach.

Binyamina: Gruska B&B. Tel:04-6389810. Fax:04-6380580 ; E-mail: [email protected] http://www.6389810.com/index_e.html; Will pick up and drop off upon request from the north side of Binyamina. Max. Capacity: 10

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Caesarea National Park: April – September 8:00 – 17:00; rest of the year to 16:00. Takes 2-3 hours to visit. Tel: 04-6267080.

Daburiya: B&B Max. capacity 20. Tel: 04-6702016; Cell: 050-7309578; E-mail: [email protected] Grocery store in Daburiya.

Dan (Kibbutz): Sleep in the gym on mattresses or on the lawn, restrooms in the gym. Grocery store on site Sun-Thu 06:45-13:00; 17:00-19:00; Fri 06:45-13:00 (cash or credit cards). Must coordinate with Yanai Shacham 050-7206247.

Daphna (Kibbutz): Yehuda's farm: Camping site. Showers and restrooms. supermarket on site (the supermarket is closed on Saturday). Restaurant on site. Tel: 04-6945881 ; Cell: 054-6280789; 054-7682582; E-mail: [email protected]

Degania B: Trail angel. Shmuel Luvin. Cell: 054-7731901; 04-6755912. E-mail: [email protected]

Devir Junction: Minimarket (Alonit) on route 40 at Junction.

Dimona

Map I (1:250,000)

B&B: Drachim Guest House. Tel: 08-6556811; Fax: 08-6556812; www.drachim.org;

B&B: (Mamshit): Breakfast or half board. Bedouin Tent available for gropus of 15 or more. Tel: 08-9436882; Fax: 08-9436898; www.mamshit.co.il

Dishon: B&B. Max. capacity 16. Tel: 04-6959997; Cell: 054-4959997; E-mail: [email protected]; Grocery store: Daily 07:00-13:00/16:00-20:00 Fridays to 13:00

Drejat: B&B & dinner, grocery store. Visit old residential caves. Jaber Abu Hammed: Cell: 054-7969576 www.drejat.co.il E-mail: [email protected]

Eilat

Luxury hotels, youth hostels, B&Bs and other types of accommodation are available in Eilat. Contact the tourist information center in Eilat. Tel: 08-6309111 or by E-mail: [email protected]

The Shelter Hostel: Hikers who end the trip get the first night free of charge. Hiking tips from the place owners, who completed the trek in 2005, are free of charge. They will store your luggage when you hike in the area of Eilat. Tel: 08-6332868. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://shelterhostel.com/

IYHA: Tel: 08-6370088; Fax: 08-6375835 E-mail: [email protected]

Arava Hostel: Tel: 08-6374687; E-mail: [email protected]; http://www.a55.co.il/

Ein Hod

Artists' Village: Tel: 04-9841126. Cell: 054-4811968; E- mail: [email protected]

3 Accomodation and places of interest www.ein-hod.israel.net. Contact for information on: B&B, art galleries, restaurants, or coordinate a guided tour of the village, Marcel Janko Dada Museum, meeting artists or participating in art workshops. Grocery Store: 07:00-14:00.

Hed Shmueli: Trail Angel, observe Saturday and Jewish holidays. Authentic Ethiopian food can be ordered, three days advance reservation is required. Olive harvest in fall is a great experience to participate in. Bed & shower. Tel: 077-2105850; Cell: 050-5252778. E-mail: [email protected]

Elifaz (4,5) (Timna) : B&B. Will pick up and drop off from Timna gate. Tel: 08-6356230. Cell: 052-3688384. http://redseadesert.com/html/010elifazsunset.html E-mail: elifaz- [email protected]

Forester's house Yatir forest: Stay free. Open 24/7. The number of beds is limited 3-4. Restrooms and shower.

Gazit Junction: Mt. Tabor Hotel - B&B. At the foot of . Max. capacity: 120. Take away breakfast. Tel: 04-6620124/5; Fax.: 04-6772899; E-mail: [email protected] www.mount-tabor-inn.co.il

Gimzo: It is a religious community. Please respect their privacy between Friday 16:00 until late Saturday evening and holidays. Grocery store open on week days 08:30-13:00; 18:00- 19:00. You can refill water and then camp out in the area of Gimzo.

Haifa

Visit the Tour- web site: http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/eng/ . There is a good tourist map of Haifa at the web site. Download.

Bahá'í world center and gardens: There are two tours of the gardens, the upper and lower section. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Each tour is ~1.5 hrs. Only one tour/day can be booked. Tel: 04-8313131.

Port Inn (downtown area): Tel: 04-8524401; Fax: 04-8521003; http://www.portinn.co.il/ E-mail: [email protected] . The (funicular) to Carmel center is 5 minutes walk from the inn. You will reach in 15 minutes the most spectacular view of the area, on Panorama street.

Beit Rutenberg (Carmel area): Hostel. 77 Hanasi Ave. (10 minutes walk from Carmel center). Tel: 04-8387958; Fax: 04-8387565;

Givat Yeshaayahu: Camping site & restaurant. Will pickup and drop off at the trail and route 353. Tel:02-9990162; Cell: 052-3859926; E-mail: [email protected] Recommended by Ecotourism-Israel.com

Hanezirim mill (Tahanat Hanezirim): Khan, B&B, camping site. Tel: 052-4802786; 052-5710871. Reservations are required at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

Hasolelim: B&B Tel: 04- Cell:052-2557558 Max. capacity 50. E-mail: [email protected]

Iftah: B&B. Lavila. Max. Capacity 8. Tel: 04-6952773; Fax: 04-6955645; Cell: 050-5446353; Cell: 052-5012773; E-mail: [email protected]

Isfiya

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El Carmel Nations & Flavors: Discover the Heritage. Daily tours of Carmel city: and Daliya. Elijah country info. 04-838125 (Azmi); Cell: 052-4232410.

El Manzool B&B. www.elmanzool.co.il E-mail: [email protected] Tel/Fax: 04-8392369; Cell: 054-4481671.

Marom Carmel B&B: Tel: 04-8392969; Cell: 050-4666661; E-mail: [email protected]; www.maromcarmel.com (Hebrew site).

Jerusalem

City of Jerusalem web site: http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il/?lng=2

IYHA: They have four locations in Jerusalem. Check the web site at: http://www.iyha.org.il/eng/

Jerusalem Hostel: Tel: 02-6236102; Fax: 02-6236092; E-mail: [email protected] www.jerusalem-hostel.com

Citadel Hostel: Tel: 02-6285253 E-mail: [email protected]

Jisr a Zarka – Camp out on a pleasant sandy beach in the Fishermen's Village. Mussa, a local fisherman, prepares fresh fish and sea food dinner in an authentic atmosphere. For dinner, please contact him at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Tel: 025-0806635.

Joe Alon Center (near Kibbutz ): Bedouin culture museum. Sun – Thu: 9:00-16:00. Fri. to 14:00, Sat. to 17:00.

Ka'abia: Muhamad Musabakh: Located on the trail. Overnight stay available. Contact Muhamad. Tel: 052-2613563.

Kerem ben Zimra: B&B. 04-Tel: 04-6989985 Cell: 050-6816391 E-mail: [email protected] . Will pick up and drop off at the trail. Grocery store open: 07:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00; Friday to 14:00.

Kerem Maharal: B&B, Tel: 04-9841124; Cell: 050-9304084. E-mail: [email protected]; Will pick up and drop off at the trail; grocery store on site.

Kerem Maharal: Campsite: Kerem Hashefa. Max. capacity 200. Cell: 054-3055347. E-mail: [email protected]. Will pick up and drop off at the trail on route 7021. Advance reservation of pick up is required. Recommended by Ecotourism-Israel.com

Kfar Giladi (Kibbutz) : Hotel. 160 rooms. Tel: 04-6900000; Fax: 04-6900069; E-mail: [email protected]

Kfar Kana: B&B. Cell: 050-7411111. Max. capacity 10. E-mail: [email protected]

Kfar Kish: Camp out with the Shemesh family. It's another unique place on the trail. Learn about organic farming. Shiatsu and acupuncture on site. Shower. Meals require reservations. Tel: 077-5055543; Cell: 050-6589523; 050-2225135; E-mail: [email protected] ; Recommended by Ecotourism-Israel.com. Grocery store: open daily 07:00-14:00; Monday and Thursday 07:00-18:00

Kfar Tavor:

Hooha: B&B and hostel: Max. capacity 24. Tel/Fax: 077-8070524; Cell: 054-8070528;

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E-mail: [email protected] http://www.hooha.co.il/english_site.htm ; Recommended by Ecotourism-Israel.com Supermarket & grocery store open daily 07:30-20:30 Friday to 14:30.

Kaduri : B&B Alon Tavor Field School : Tel:04-6766250; Fax:04-6766272; E-mail: [email protected]

Kinneret (Moshava) : Trail angel. Cell: 052-2479057 E-mail: [email protected] Max. capacity 10. Magnificent view of the . Please contact at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

Kramim: B&B. Max. capacity 120 (hostel 200). Internet on site; Tel: 08-6597111 Fax:08-6597109; E-mail: leahmizradim@.org.il. Reduced rates for trail hikers. Take away breakfast is available upon request. Buses to Be'er Sheva from route 60.

Lahav:Trail Angels. Bed, hot shower. Please contact at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Max. capacity 6. Cell: 050-5474749; Secondary cell: 050-2034485; Dinner available on Friday. E-mail: [email protected]. Grocery store: 07:30-14:00 17:00-19:00. Donations are welcome.

Lakhish: Grocery store: 07:00-14:00; 17:30-19:00

Latrun: Monastery: Visit the monastery, buy local wine. There are concerts on some weekends and holidays. Visiting hours 08:00-11:00; 14:30-17:00; Closed on Sundays.

Latrun: Yad Lashiryon (Armored Corps) Museum. Sun-Thu: 08:30-16:30. Fri: 08:30- 12:30. Sat & Holidays: 09:00-16:00. http://ilmuseums.com/museum_eng.asp?id=133

Livnim: Kinneret Ahuvati B&B. Cell: 052-4216986; E-mail: [email protected]. Max. capacity 6: Will pick up and drop off at the trail on route 8077. Recommended by Ecotourism-Israel.com

Mazor: Trail angel. B&B, Will pick up or drop off from - Yarkon National Park, which is 7 km north of Mazor. Max. Capacity: 15. Please contact at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Tel: 03-9320623; Cell: 052-4371780; E-mail: [email protected]

Meitar: Trail angel: Dany Gaspar. Cell: 052-8745641. Updated trail info. Supermarket, bank, and post office in the village center.

Meron (village): Meron is a religious community. Kindly respect the Shabbat (Saturday) and Jewish holidays.

B&B: Tel: 04-6989302; Cell: 0507587592. E-mail: [email protected] Capacity: 50.

B&B: Tel: 04-6989375. Cell: 052-8348479; http://www.tzofit.co.il/id/ester Hebrew site only.

Ohalei Meron (Indian tents): Shower, A/C, bed & linen, competitive pricing. Tel: 04- 6989375; Cell: 050-5205333 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.tzofit.co.il/id/meron Hebrew site only.

Midreshet Ben-Gurion (27): B&B. Tel: 08-6532828. Special rates for hikers only arrival and based upon availability. Regular rates apply with reservation. E-mail: [email protected]

Migdal

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Karei Deshe: IYHA hostel - On the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee: Tel: 1-599- 510511; 04-6720601; E-mail: [email protected]

Beit Yehudit: B&B. Tel: 04-6724302; Cell: 052-2665238; Cell: 052-5208935 Max. capacity 16. Yehudit is a great cook .

Weizman: B&B. Max. Capacity 40. A 15% discount is provided to hikers presenting this Guide at check in. Cell: 054-8015881; 0542400031; E-mail: [email protected] ;

Zohari: B&B. Tel: 04-67222304; Cell: 050-5502150; 050-6675087. Max. capacity 16.

Mini-Israel: 350 models (1:25) of historical, archaeological, religious, and contemporary sites of Israel. Restaurant on site, mini carts for rent available. Visiting hours: November- March: Daily 10:00-18:00; April, September, October to 20:00; May, June to 21:00; July, August to 22:00. Friday (all year): 10:00-14:00.

Mishkenot Haroim: Just 50 meters west of the trail, north of kibbutz Iftah. Refill water, goat cheese.

Mitzpe Ramon (18)

Visitors’ Center: Tel: 08-6588691. E-mail: [email protected]

Hotels: Club Ramon, Isrotel Ramon.

Youth hostel: IYHA 08-6588443. It is located near the Visitors’ Center.

Silent Arrow Khan: 052-6611561. E-mail: [email protected] http://www.hetzbasheket.com

4Zimer: B&B, Cell: 050-7119094; 050-2260008; 054-4760330; E-mail: [email protected]; Will pick up and/or drop off from the Visitors’ Center. (Hebrew site: www.4zimer.co.il )

Beit Daniela: B&B, walk to Spice Road quarter, 050-5265628. [email protected]

Adama – (Spice Road quarter): Khan, private rooms, camping site: Tel: 08-6595190. E-mail: [email protected] www.adama.org.il . ibike: B&B. 4 Ardon street, spice road quarter. E-mail: [email protected]. Cell: 052-3611115, 052-4367878 Fax: 077-5501353 Will pickup and drop off at the trail from the Visitors’ Center or gas station in Mizpe Ramon. Max. capacity 18.

Desert Inn – (walk to Spice Road quarter): 08-6586229, [email protected]

Mount Meron field school: B&B and campsite. Tel: 04-6980022. E-mail: [email protected]

Nazareth:

Fauzi-Azar Inn. Located in the heart of , just 5 minutes walk from the Church of the Annunciation. Take bus #28 from Mash-had. Bus #3 from Mt. Yonah (by the supermarket). Tel: 04-6020469; 054-4322328; www.fauziazarinn.com

Rosary Sisters Guest House. Directions at their web site: http://rosarysisters.com/. Cell: 054-5533861.

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Nazareth : Trail angel & B&B 2 km off trail south of Mt. Jona. Max. capacity 4. Pick- up and drop-off at the trail, available at times. Contact in the morning of your arrival date to confirm a ride. Tel: 04-6463587 Cell: 0546505300; E-mail: [email protected].

Netanya: Zyvotels: Galil, Residence and Residence Beach hotels. Reservations: Tel: 09- 8301111; Fax: 09-8301117; E-mail: [email protected] http://www.zyvotel.com/ Holders of this guide receive 15% discount off list price.

Netiv Ha-Lamed-Heh: Eco art village. Share a studio or private rooms (up to 4), cook in and refrigerator. Tel: 02-9900235. E-mail: [email protected] Max. capacity 200. To coordinate entry from the back (northern) gate of Netiv Ha-Lamed-Heh, please contact 052- 3742834. Recommended by Ecotourism-Israel.com

Neve Shalom: B&B Tel: 02-9993030; E-mail: [email protected] www.nswas.org/hotel. A 10% discount is offered to hikers presenting this Guide at check- in.

Neot Smadar (Shizafon(8a)

Food is sold at Shizafon Junction. Occasionally you may sleep in . They can host a limited number of hikers, mostly during weekdays. On weekends and holidays the availability of lodging is limited. It is recommended to contact Neot Smadar prior to arrival. Some hikers have stayed at Neot Smadar for days and weeks. Numerous volunteers are staying in the kibbutz. They provide the volunteers with a room and full board and the volunteers work in the kibbutz for as long as they stay. The kibbutz has to approve each application to stay for a longer period of time. You'll need to ask about availability before arriving at Neot Smadar. Contact: Tel: 08-6358111. E-mail: [email protected] Attention: Savion.

Nimrod

The bus station is 1km from Nimrod.

B&B, Hostel: (camping in summer only). Please contact for a pickup from the bus station. Tel: 04-6984218; Cell: 052-2697718; 050-5323483; Will assist in buying groceries in Mag'dal Shams. Grocery store in Ein Kinya too. It's 2 km from Nimrod on the 1st day of the hike. E-mail: [email protected] http://www.bikta.net/

B&B: Tel: 04-6870763; Cell: 057-4322999. Please contact for a pickup from the bus station. Max. capacity 12. http://www.rom1125.com/

Nimrod (Fortress): April-September: 08:00-17:00 to 16:00 rest of the year, snack bar. NIS 18.

Paran (9,11): Aviran Khan and B&B. Fax: 08-6581821. Cell: 052-3868938. E-mail: [email protected] . http://www.weekend.co.il/FreeSites.aspx?siteID=321&lang=HE. A HEBREW ONLY SITE. Pick up and drop off service (water and food too) available from Zihor Junction (sp 9) and Wadi Barak (sp 11).

Philip Farm: Camping site; Restrooms. You can buy fruit, vegetables, cold drinks, spice and olive oil, supper and breakfast in the farm shop. Cell: 050-4758787 www.philipfarm.co.il .

Poria: IYHA - Hostel: Tel: 1-599-510511; 04-6750050; E-mail: [email protected]

Poria Illit: B&B, Tel: 04-6751101; Cell: 050-8652517; E-mail: [email protected] ; Max. capacity 12. It's a very nice place, just 15 minutes hiking off trail. 8 Accomodation and places of interest

Qiryat Shemona: Buy food for the first day of hiking (Nimrod to She'ar Yashuv) in Kiryat Shemona before taking the bus to Nimrod. On the third day of hiking from Tel Hai you can re-stock in Kiryat Shemona.

Ramot Naftali

Geller Rural Accommodation: B&B. Tel: 04-6940092 Cell: 050-5997808 ; E-mail: [email protected] ; Max. Capacity 20. A great view of .

Victoria B&B. Tel: 04-6942327; 04-6940837; Fax: 04-6949941 Cell: 050-6476311; Max. capacity: 16. E-mail: [email protected]; www.6942327.com

Lahav B&B. Tel: 04-6941677; Fax: 04-6904140; Cell: 054-7940307; Max. Capacity 20; E- mail: [email protected] ; http://www.weekend.co.il/galiltop/lahav/index.html

Rehania (Circassian village): B&B. Tel: 04-6987828 Cell: 050-3417643

Safed (Tzfat)

IYHA Guest House: 1 Lohamei Hagetaot street. Tel: 04-6921086; 1-599-510511; E-mail: [email protected]

B&B several locations in the Artists' Quarter. There are numerous grocery stores and supermarkets in . Contact for lodging:

Tel: 04-6922266; Cell: 052-5999316/7; 27 Hativat street. Max. capacity 9. E-mail: [email protected]. Kitchenette in rooms.

Cell: 054-5881866 Artists quarter; 14 Yod-tet street, max. capacity 12.

Cell: 052-6334532 Artists quarter; 55 Tet-vav street, max. capacity 12.

Carmel Hotel: Kitchenettes in rooms. 8 Ha'ari Street. max. capacity 40. Tel/Fax: 04- 6920053;.

Taxi: Tel: 04-6922228; Tel: 04-6822277; It is approximately a 4 km drive from Ein Koves to the IYHA Guest House.

Sapir (13)

B&B: Tel: 08-6582394; Cell: 052-2919158 . E-mail: [email protected]

B&B: Tel: 086581607; Cell: 052-4260341. E-mail: [email protected]

Sdot Yam: B&B, overlooking the Mediterranean, minimarket. Groups are welcome too. Please call for reservation. Tel: 04-6364609; Fax: 04-6364611; Cell: 052-8795182 E-mail: [email protected] Hebrew only site: http://www.mryami.com/

Sdot Yam: Archaeological Museum. Sun-Thu 10:00-16:00; Fri 10:00-13:00.

Sha'alvim: Refill water. It is a religious community that observe on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.

Shaharut (7):

Camp out in the area of . Self-cooked meals or buy from: Gadnaor: Tel: 08-6375876. Cell: 052-3351357. E-mail: [email protected] 5 Accomodation and places of interest

They will bring meals & water on request, to any place between Eilat and Mitzpe Ramon. You can send your pre-packed food supply to: Gadnaor, Shaharut, MP 88865. They will store it for you free of charge.

Shaharut Khan: Tel: 08-6373218; Fax: 08-6371944; Cell: 054-4956030, 054-4856030; http://www.camel-riders.com ; E-mail: [email protected]. If you want a ride from Shaharut to the Khan (~2.5 km) you need to contact the Khan in the morning or noontime max. and verify that the only jeep there is available for the ride.

She'ar Yashuv:

Or-Gani B&B. Organic farming: Fruit preserves, goat cheese, bakery. All units equipped with kitchenette and Jacuzzi. Tel: 04-6942375; Cell: 052-8702626; Max. capacity: 18. E- mail: [email protected]; http://www.6942375.co.il (Hebrew site only)

Tal Ha'Hermon B&B. All units fully equipped, some with Jacuzzi. Tel: 04-6942738; 077- 5005103; Cell: 050-5675633; [email protected] . Max capacity: 30 Virtual tour (Hebrew): http://www.tourwise.co.il/virtualTours/?tour=186_HE&noresize=1

Grocery store: 07:00-13:00; 16:00-20:00. On holidays: 07:00-20:00.

Shibli: Camping site Max. capacity: 150. Tel: 04-6760312; Cell: 050-7263398; 050-5565358; E-mail: [email protected] Grocery store in Shibli.

Shitim / Desert Ashram (8b)

This is a spiritual khan. Meditation, Yoga and Chi-Kong, are offered. 11 km south of Zihor Junction (9). Food and budget lodging are available, showers, camping site. You can stay for a day or longer. People of all ages stay there, you will meet them during your visit. Tel: 08-6326508; Cell: 052-3824614. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.desertashram.co.il/appfiles_eng/default.asp

Srigim Li-on

Laura's Guest rooms. B&B. Max. capacity 8 guests in two units. Tel: 02-9922206; Cell: 054-4552144. E-mail: [email protected]

Trail Angel: Moshe Frank. Will help when there's a problem, Internet accessibility. Tel: 02-9991866. Cell: 054-4991800; E-mail: [email protected]

Supermarket, Kurdish Restaurant

Tel Arad Khan: B & Shower. Breakfast is available for groups only (20+). Reservations in Arad Visitors’ Center: 08-9950190. Cell: 050-7666814 E-mail: [email protected] the center is open Sunday-Thursday 9:00-16:00. Payment: Cash or credit card upon reservation.

Tel Aviv – Yafo

City of Tel Aviv web site: http://www.tel-aviv.gov.il/English/home.asp

IYHA Tel Aviv Hostel: Tel: 03-5441748; Fax: 03-5441030; E-mail: [email protected]

Hayarkon 48 Hostel: Tel: 03-5168989; E-mail: [email protected] http://www.hayarkon48.com/

Old Jaffa Hostel: Tel: 03-6822370; 03-6822316; Fax: 03-6823328

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E-mail: [email protected] ; http://www.telaviv-hostel.com/

IYHA Jaffa Hostel: Tel: 03-6827700; Fax: 03-6826600; E-mail: [email protected]

Tel Hai: IYHA Guest House: Tel: 1-599-510511; 04-6940043; E-mail: [email protected]

Tel Hai (Museum): Reconstruction of Tel Hai as it was in 1920. Open: 08:00-16:00; Friday 09:00-15:00; Saturdays & holidays open for groups only, reservation required.

Timna park: Tel: 08-6316756; Daily 08:00-16:00 Fridays to 13:00. July-August: Mon-Wed 18:00-20:30 Sun. & Fri. 08:00-13:00. www.timna-park.co.il

Tzuba (kibbutz): Hotel. Tel: 02-5347090; Fax; 02-5347091; Grocery store on site. E-mail: [email protected] ; http://www.belmont.co.il/english/

Tzuba (kibbutz): Trail angels. A room with 6 beds. Internet in the room. A grocery store on site. Donations are welcome; Tel: 054-5637641; 054-5637775; E-mail: [email protected]

Tzur Hadassa:

B&B Tel: 02-5340478; Cell: 050-8699028; E-mail: [email protected] . Max. capacity: 8.

B&B Tel: 65-2872430 ; Cell: 6258777332 ; E-mail: [email protected] Max. capacity: 4

Vered Hagalil: B&B and restaurant. http://www.veredhagalil.com/default_en.asp. Max capacity 50. Tel: 04-6935785. Recommended by Ecotourism-Israel.com

Yatir forest: Forester's house – Stay free. Open 24/7. The number of beds is limited. Restrooms and shower.

Yavne'el:

Camping site: Cell: 050-5277345 (Neri) ; Tel: 04-6708770; Fax: 04-6708045. Across route 767 when you exit Nahal Yavne'el or 1 km north of the village exit on route 7676. Tel Yin'am. B&B available too. Will pickup from the trail.

B&B: Cell: 050-5305521; Tel: 04-6708672; E-mail: [email protected]; http://www.avramzon.net (Hebrew site only). Will pickup from the trail.

B&B: Cell: 052-8512983; 050-2512983 E-mail: [email protected]

Yiron (Kibbutz) : Trail angels. Max. capacity 10. Cell: 054-7768364; E-mail: [email protected]; Dinner and breakfast available. Donations are welcome.

Yeroham (Map I & 48): B&B and Bedouin tent. Pick-up and drop off at Colored Sand NC (SP 32) and other SPs in the area. Logistical support between Meizad Tamar (SP 36) to Mador NC (SP 30). Cell: 054-4761761.

Yuval: Chez Orna B&B: Tel: 04-6940007; Cell: 050-7379226 ; E-mail: [email protected] . Max. capacity 8.

Za'ak Khan: At Hirbat Za'ak (Za'ak Ruin). It's an 1800 year old archaeological site inhabited as early as 100 A.D. B&B: Sleep in Canaanite rooms or a traditional Canaanite tent. They serve wine from their local wine-cellar. Please verify availability of pick-up and drop-off from route 3255. Cell: 052-3887050; 052-3231260. E-mail: [email protected]

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Zemach beach: Open from April 1st to October 31st. Camping site. Tel: 04-6752440; Fax: 04-6752425; 2 km east of the trail on the shore of Lake Kinneret. E-mail: [email protected]. www.hofzemach.co.il

Zikhron Ya'aqov

Hagidonim Visitors’ Center: Sun – Thu 08:30 – 13:00. Tel: 04-6398811; Fax: 04- 6398892; E-mail: [email protected] . It is recommended to contact the Visitors’ Center prior to your arrival in Zikhron Ya'aqov. They will provide you with information material about events, maps, and contact information of B&B in Zikhron Ya'aqov.

Ramat Hanadiv: Nature & Botanical Gardens: Sun-Thu, Sat 08:00-16:00; Fri: 08:00- 14:00. http://www.ramat-hanadiv.co.il/index_en.aspx

Hotel Beit Maimon: Tel: 04-6290390; Fax: 04-6396547; E-mail: [email protected]; http://www.maimon.com ; A discount of 5% is offered to holders of this Guide.

Ma’ale Harimon: B&B, Tel: 04-6398954; Cell: 052-8893553.

Zofar (12)

Spice Road Khan: Tel: 052-3666476 (cell) Fax: 08-6581769 E-mail: [email protected] B&B: Tel: 08-6581472. Cell: 052-3666572. E-mail: [email protected]

Trail angels

Trail angels provide services not for profit, to hikers along the trail. Some of them do not charge for their services. However a donation to cover their expenses is always appreciated. Please contact trail angels at least 48 hours before arrival so they can accommodate your needs in time. A list of trail angles is provided here (as of July 2008):

Alon Hagalil: Camping site, shower, electricity. Tel: 04-9869888; Cell: 050-9200444.

Amasa: Reservation required for breakfast. Internet. Tel: 08-5999559; E- mail [email protected]

Be'er Ora : Water supply. Cell: 052-5664107. Contact 24 hours before arrival.

Dan (kibbutz): Sleep in the gim (mattresses available in the gim only), or on the lawn, showers and restrooms. Please coordinate with Yanai Shacham Cell: 050-7206247.

Degania B: Shmuel Luvin. Cell: 054-7731901; 04-6755912. E-mail: sluvin@degania- b.org.il

Dishon: Sruool (Israel). Cell: 052-3249278 ; E-mail: [email protected]

Ein Hod: Hed Shmueli. Observes Saturday and Jewish holidays. Authentic Ethiopian food can be ordered, three days advance reservation is required. Olive harvest in fall is a great experience to participate in. Bed & shower. Tel: 077-2105850; Cell: 050-5252778. E-mail: [email protected]

Kinneret (Moshava): Cell: 052-2479057 E-mail: [email protected] Max. capacity 10. Magnificent view of the Sea of Galilee. Please contact at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

Lahav : Bed, shower. Please contact at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

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Max. capacity 6. Cell: 050-5474749; 050-2034485; Tel: 08-9913505; Donations are welcome. E-mail: [email protected]. Grocery store: 07:30-14:00 17:00-19:00.

Mazor: Will pick up or drop off from Tel Afek - Yarkon National Park, which is 7 km north of Mazor. Max. Capacity: 15. Please contact at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Tel: 03- 9320623; Cell: 052-4371780; E-mail: [email protected]

Meitar: Dany Gaspar. Cell: 052-8745641.

Nazareth: Fauzi-Azar Inn. Located in the heart of Nazareth, just 5 minutes walk from the Church of the Annunciation. Take bus #28 from Mash-had. Bus #3 from Mt. Yonah (by the supermarket). Tel: 04-6020469; 054-4322328; www.fauziazarinn.com

Nazareth Illit: 2 km off trail south of Mt. Jona. Max. capacity 4. Pick-up and drop-off at the trail, available at times. Contact in the morning of your arrival date to confirm a ride. Tel: 04-6463587 Cell: 0546505300; E-mail: [email protected].

Srigim Li-on: Moshe Frank. Internet accessibility. Tel: 02-9991866. Cell: 054-4991800; E-mail: [email protected]

Tzuba (kibbutz): A room with 6 beds. Internet in the room. A grocery store on site. Donations are welcome; Tel: 054-5637641; 054-5637775; E-mail: [email protected]

Yiron (kibbutz) : Max. capacity 10. Cell: 054-7768364; E-mail: [email protected]; You can buy dinner and breakfast. Donations are welcome.

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Zofar: Shkotaie Eliyahu. Cell: 052-3666099; Tel: 08-6581889. E-mail: [email protected]

Elifaz (kibbutz): Large tent for hikers, showers and restrooms. Breakfast is available for an additional cost. 08-6356230, 052-3688384.

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