Hiking from the Mediterranean to Sea of Galilee

One most popular multi-day hiking treks in Israel is the “Yam le Yam” trek.

Yam in Hebrew means sea. The route takes you from the shore of the Mediterranean Sea on the west, across the Galilee ridge and down to the Sea of Galilee in the East.  

Back in the days when almost all Israeli teens were members of a Youth movement, it was the traditional journey towards the end of high school.

Decades later, it still keeps its popularity among local hikers.

The total length of the trail is about 70 kilometers (45 miles) and takes three to five days, depending on your pace and fitness.

Most of the ascent is along the Kziv Stream, reaching at the end of the climb the summit of Mount Meron at 1,200 meters above sea level (the highest point of the trek), then going down to the Sea of Galilee along the Amud Stream.

When to Go

The trail can be walked anytime between October and May.

The period between June and September is dry and very hot.

October and November are almost free…