Upper Zavitan stream

Hi,
We decided to start using our vacation days from work and had a one day hike to the Upper Zavitan stream in Golan Heights.

We decided to walk on a restricted area, meaning us taking responsibility if something would happen to us and the risk of getting a fine. On the other hand we had a quiet trail empty from other hikers.

It was long since I had quality time with the co-workers from other branches. And as we were all grown up boys, we were drinking more beer 🍺 than water 🍶during the hike.

The Zavitan trail is one of the streams flowing from Golan Heights to the Kinneret. And is goes down some 600m and it has some beautiful waterfalls an deep creeks in the hard rock of the Golan.

The nature reserve is called Yehudia reserve after the other bigger stream in the area. Some 5 years ago some rock had collapsed in its creek and the trail has been closed since it. The only part still accessible is the waterfall. We decided to skip it this time.

Oh, and if all the beer we had during the hike was not enough – we had late launch at Golan Brewhouse with another pint of Beer 🍺

Take Care
Gad

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Zavitan stream

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Zavitan stream 32.983791, 35.715877

The hike trail -  Upper Zavitan streamThe hike trail

The sign to Upper Zavitan streamThe sign to Upper Zavitan stream

Heading down the green stream - Upper Zavitan streamHeading down the green stream

Papaver flowerPapaver flower

The creek of Upper Zavitan streamThe creek of Upper Zavitan stream

Tormus flowers (Lupin) Tormus flowers (Lupin)

The first of the two pools, and the one we had a dip in - Upper Zavitan streamThe first of the two pools, and the one we had a dip in

And from the other side - Upper Zavitan streamAnd from the other side

Those Basalt Hexagon columns are formed when the Lava is cooling down.Those Basalt Hexagon columns are formed when the Lava is cooling down.

The waterfall from from the balcony above - Upper Zavitan streamThe waterfall from from the balcony above

Going down to the waterfall on ladders  - Upper Zavitan streamGoing down to the waterfall on ladders

The lower Zavitan stream is closed as the Black Canyon is ahead. Great place for rappelling, hope to have it soon. - Upper Zavitan streamThe lower Zavitan stream is closed as the Black Canyon is ahead. Great place for rappelling, hope to have it soon.

Are you ready for it?Are you ready for it?

The waterfall from below   - Upper Zavitan streamThe waterfall from below

Having some coffee on the bottom of the waterfall   - Upper Zavitan streamHaving some coffee on the bottom of the waterfall

Fish on the pool below the waterfall   - Upper Zavitan streamFish on the pool below the waterfall

Lower Zavitan streamLower Zavitan stream

Blooming all over   - Upper Zavitan streamBlooming all over

Ancient building on Golan HeightsAncient building on Golan Heights