Hi,
We were looking for a short hike and somewhere to sit down in. We were 3 families and two of them with babies younger than half a year, so the hike had to be even shorter than short – the chosen place: Ein Tzur spring in Ramat Ha-Nadiv,
Although the spring inside Ramat Ha-Nadiv, the shortest way is to enter from the parking lot of Ort Byniamina high school. Where there is a unused Dabur-class patrol boat standing probably as a memorial.
We enjoyed the short walk, the open space which allowed enough distance between families, kids’ pool, a spring tunnel and cold breeze on this ho summer day.
Take Care
Gad
The ship in the entrance to the hike from Ort Byniamina high school
A tour on the ship
The parking lot edge, where the trail starts
The sign on the entrance to the route, explaining this is part of Ramat Ha-Nadiv Park, and the sign of Israel National trail going through the spring.
Roman Public Bathing ruins at that used the spring water
A mosaic circle at the entrance to the Park
The edge of the small stream flowing down from the spring
Upper up, it really looks like a small stream
A small fountain below the pool from the British Mandate time
The pool, from the British Mandate time, was meant to hold the water for the above Beit Khouri
Beit Khouri far in the distance (you can see the flags above it)
Ein Tzur Aqueduct
The spring Aqueduct and tunnel, closed for safety reasons