Bethlehem

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The Palestine Heritage Trail continues through the wilderness between the shrine of An-Nabi Musa and Mar Saba Monastery with scenery full of breathtaking views of remote desert mountains and valleys. Afterward, the way meanders steeply up the hills towards Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. The town is a natural rest and recovery point for hikers. From there, the path continues to Artas, passing near ancient aqueducts, Solomon’s Pools, and the picturesque convent of Hortus Conclusus. This section ends in the historical village of Tuqu with a view of the Herodium (Jabal al-Fourdis), a fortress built by King Herod the Great.

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Khirbet al-Mird to Tal al-Qamar
Khirbet al-Mird to Tal al-Qamar
Tal al-Qamar which in Arabic means Hill of the Moon, remote from the hustle and bustle of the city life, is a perfect spot to watch a full moon or ...
Battir to Artas
Battir to Artas
Today, you will walk from the historical center of Battir towards Al Makhrour valley, one of the most beautiful walks along the trail reaching out ...
Jabaa to Battir
Jabaa to Battir
You can start your walk at the old center of Jab’a towards the town of Wadi Fuqin a beautiful traditional agricultural community. From there walk t...
Tuqu’ To Ar-Rashayida
Tuqu’ To Ar-Rashayida
After a visit to world heritage sites, the Old City of Bethlehem and Nativity Church, follow the fertile valley of Artas towards Tuqu’.This hike wi...
Bethlehem to Tuqu’
Bethlehem to Tuqu’
After a visit to world heritage sites, the Old City of Bethlehem and Nativity Church, follow the fertile valley of Artas towards Tuqu’.Starting at ...
Tal al-Qamar to Bethlehem
Tal al-Qamar to Bethlehem
The winding trail will take you down into the Kidron Valley full of caves of various sizes which, in the Byzantine times, were inhabited by monks.T...