Walking and cycling trails run around the pool in Tal Shahar, connecting Tal Shahar with Tzalfon. Nearby are natural sites in the Sorek Valley; the Iza Paziza farm offers a guided introduction to goat farming and cheese production. This gives you a choice of different activities: outdoor trails, a farm visit, or observing nature by the stream.
Walking and cycling trails and a farm visit
The walking and cycling trails run around the pool and connect Tal Shahar with Tzalfon. If you are weighing up walking and cycling as possible activities, both types of trail are available here. The shared reference point is the pool in Tal Shahar; the route leads to the neighboring town of Tzalfon.
Iza Paziza farm is located at the entrance to Tal Shahar. A guided tour takes visitors through the goat shed and milking facility, and they can also see the cheese production room. There is one condition for visiting: the tour must be arranged and booked in advance. So only plan a farm visit once you have made the arrangements and completed the booking.
Natural sites nearby in the Sorek Valley
Mangalia Round is a picnic and seating area with KKL tables and is part of the restoration project along the Sorek stream. It complements the activity-focused trails around the pool with a place to sit or have a picnic. The stream also features prominently among the other natural attractions in the Sorek Valley, each of which has its own distinct character.
From a bridge over the stream, visitors can observe water turtles, ducks, and water snakes. Round Bridge is an elevated viewpoint overlooking the stream. The Great Jujube Tree, also called the Great Duma Tree, is also located near the stream. Together, the sites mentioned offer different things: picnic and seating facilities, wildlife observation, a viewpoint, or a named tree near the stream.
Jerusalem as a broader travel destination
Jerusalem is the broader travel destination, offering its own focus on culture and history. Jerusalem’s Old City and its walls hold great symbolic significance as a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and include 220 historic monuments. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem’s Old City was built in the 7th century.
The Jerusalem Walls National Park is located in central Jerusalem and includes historical, archaeological, and religious sites. Its designation aims to preserve historical, archaeological, traditional, architectural, and landscape values for public benefit. The Jerusalem Trail also passes through the national park, along the Kidron stream and through the Hinnom Valley; it connects Jerusalem with the Israel Trail. Trail conditions may change, so check them before setting out on a hike.
The new permanent exhibition at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum spans ten galleries. It combines innovative technology and interactive displays with archaeological finds and ancient artifacts. The viewpoint atop Phasael Tower is 777 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree view of Jerusalem’s Old City and New City. On the Pilgrims’ Road in the City of David, visitors can walk on original paving stones once used by city residents and pilgrims on their way to the Temple. Check access requirements before your trip.
Other cultural attractions in Jerusalem offer a variety of highlights: the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem presents rare artifacts from the ancient Near East; the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, was founded in 1965. The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens encompasses 150 dunams of nature in the heart of the city. These places round out the picture of Jerusalem with museum collections, urban history, and a green perspective.
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For the broader travel overview: Jerusalem.
