Tourism Notifications - Central Israel

The Eucalyptus Recreation Area in Beit Shemesh is closed due to upgrade works.

The Ein Hindak spring on the springs path is closed to the public due to a collapse hazard.

Due to safety hazards, the Bell Cave is closed until further notice.

The Shen Hapil recreation area, underneath Har Nof,  is closed due to interchange development work.

On June 9, The road to the youth camp will be closed due to roadworks.

Events cannot be held at the Mitzpe Modi'in Amphitheatre until further notice.

1) Infrastructure works for the town of Givat Eden take place at the northern entrance to the park. Travelers are advised to practice caution, and use other entrances whenever possible. 2) The hiding tunnels at Horvat Atri are now open to the public. 3) The Bell Cave is closed due to hazards.

Due to an increasing number of breaking into cars at the car park, travlers are advised to lock their vehicles and avoid leaving valuables in them.

KKL-JNF forest works take place on the 1/2-kilometer section alongside the Hadassah Trail. The works include forest trimming and creation of a border between the hospital, the neighborhood and the forest. The works are expected to last one month, and warning signs have been posted. Travelers are asked to avoid using the trail, for their own safety.

In the coming weeks, buried trash cans will be installed throughout the forest in order to keep te forest clean. Visitors are asked to stay away from work sites and avoid using the trash cans until further notice.

The path leading from the Maccabean Graves to Ne'ot Kdumim will be closed on February 5, 6, 8, and 9 from 6:30 to 16:00 due to tree planting events.

Starting on January 23, 2023, KKL-JNF and the Megido Regional Council will perform upgrade works on the section that goes from the park entrance (Road 66) to Nahal HaShofet. Entrance to Nahal HaShofet will not be allowed until the works' conclusion, estimated in December 2023.

From April 30, 2023, the road from Gahar Mountain to the Haruvim recreation area (Nahal HaShofet) will be closed for half a year due to works. Vehicles will not be allowed at Nahal HaShofet.

Work is complete at the Herzl section which connects the Bnei Zion/Yad VaShem junction with the to the Pirchei Chen street. A few modifications are still needed in providing access to parking areas and the instllation of several benches, as well as connections to the Erez Trail. Travel along the trail is permitted, but travelers are advised to come prepared.

Due to upgrade works, the site will be closed for visitors until further notice.

The restrooms in Nes Harim are out of order due to lack of proper authorization. The closest restrooms are at Bar Bahar

The Megido trail at the Ramat Menashe Park is now open for travelers. The 70-kilometer trail is for experienced walkers, and is not meant for cyclists. The trail, marked in purple, replaces the old Ramat Menashe trail, which was marked in orange.

Due to forest works at Mt. Horshen Forest (Alona Park), certain sections of the site will occasionally close.

Due to works, a section at the single will close on May 2 for about a month. Cyclists are asked to move to the next segment and avoid the area, marked by a yellow strip.

Starting June 11, the Anava single will be closed for cycling from until further notice due to forest works.

On July 2, forest safety works will start in the forest. The works will last for two weeks, during which the grove will be open as usual, but travelers should practice caution, avoid the work sites, and listen to KKL-JNF representatives in the area.

Starting July 4, the Canada Recreation Area on Road 386 will be closed due to works that are expected to conclude in 2026.

From October 10th to the end of December, KKL-JNF will start upgrade works on the section between 66 and the Gahar Mountain Junction. During this period, overnight camping at the Gahar Moutain and the Zorea recreation areas will be forbidden.

The restrooms at Mitzpe Modi'in and the HaPa'il Recreation Area are closed until further notice.

Restrooms at the Olives Recreation Area are closed until further notice.

From August 15 until the end of November, the Masua overnight camping site will be closed due works.

From September 7, the section between the lookout and the Srigim recreation area will be closed for a month due to works. As a result, the Masua single will be closed for cyclists on weekdays. Cycling and traveling on the section will be permitted on weekends.

The garden is open for visiors from 8:00 to 19:00. Accessible restrooms are available, as well as accessible trails.

Groups can reserve guided tours through email at mmilanot@kkl.org.il the visitor center hosts individuals and groups, call 09-8974800 for details.

Tel Hadid will be closed for visitors on October 4 due to an event.

Another event will take place on the Communities Recreation Area on October 1-4 and the area's asphalt road will be closed for vehicles.

Due to expansion plans on Road 375, archeological digs take place at the Livnim Ruin. Works are expected to conclude within a month or two.

On September 28, a special event of the Bne'i Akiva youth movement will be held at the park from 09:00 to 18:00. The event will take place over most of the Shua Stream cycling single, and cyclists are advised to adjust their plans according to the event's schedule.