Naturattraksjoner i Israel

Natural Wonders of Israel

Israel’s landscape spans from the snow-fed Banias Waterfall in the Golan Heights to the red sandstone pillars of Timna Valley in the southern Arava. This collection features geological rarities like the Soreq stalactite cave and the limestone arch of Keshet Cave. Explore desert oases such as Ein Gedi and Ein Avdat, where perennial springs support wildlife like Nubian ibex. The list also includes the Sasgon Valley's colorful rock formations and Elijah’s Cave on Mount Carmel, a site of historical and religious significance.

Natural Wonders of Israel – Kart

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Bik'at Timna Nature Reserve

The Timna Valley is located in southern Israel in the southwestern Arava/Arabah, approximately 30 kilometres north of the Gulf of Aqaba and…

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Banias waterfall

Located within the Hermon River Nature Reserve, this 10-meter-high waterfall is the most powerful in Israel. It is fed by the melting snow of Mount Hermon and surrounded by lush riparian vegetation.

Leo De Haas / CC-BY-SA

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Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Ein Gedi, also spelled En Gedi, meaning "spring of the kid", is an oasis and a nature reserve in Israel, located west of the Dead Sea, near…

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Soreq Cave

Avshalom Cave, known in academic literature as Soreq Cave and popularly as Stalactites Cave, is a 5,000 m2 cave on the western side of Mt.

AVRAMGR / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Yehudiya - Gamla Nature Reserve

Gamla nature reserve is a nature reserve and archaeological site located in the center of the Golan Heights, about 20 km south to the…

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Ein Avdat

Ein Avdat or Ein Ovdat is a canyon in the Negev Desert of Israel, south of Kibbutz Sde Boker.

Avi1111 / CC BY 3.0

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Keshet cave

A natural limestone arch in the Upper Galilee, formed after the roof of a prehistoric cave collapsed. It offers panoramic views extending to the Mediterranean Sea.

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Elijah's Cave

A rock-cut grotto on the slopes of Mount Carmel. Tradition identifies this cave as a sanctuary for the Prophet Elijah, serving as a pilgrimage site for Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Druze.

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Ein Aqev

A perennial spring and deep natural pool in the Negev Desert. Fed by groundwater seeping through limestone, the pool remains cool year-round and serves as a vital water source for local ibex.

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Sasgon Valley

Situated in the northern Timna Valley, this area features vibrant sandstone hills and unique geological formations. It is noted for its diverse desert flora and untouched wilderness landscapes.

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