04/06/2020
Just 2 days ago I was thinking about a trip I was supposed to take to Italy that was cancelled because of corona, and how I probably wouldn't be going for a while... When I got a call from a friend inviting me to join him and a couple other friends on a hike in Nahal Kziv, a 3-hour drive from my house. It's far, I thought, but it'll be fun!
And it was... SO FUN!
Not only was the company great (Hila Madmony Jackie Benshushan Nurit Baruch Yaron Ollech) but the views could have easily been taken from northern Italy or France, down to the Crusader ruins! The descent was a bit of a challenge, but the trail was a breeze once we got down to the water, which helped cool us off. It's crazy to think that just a dozen km from the Israeli-Lebanon border lies this ever-green gem, full of cool rushing water, breathtaking views and fascinating history.
Israel may be small but it truly has everything, and now is a great time to explore our tiny beauty
Nahal Kziv is perhaps the most beautiful river in Israel. Just a few kilometres from the Lebanon border, this nature reserve is green all year round, has rushing waterfalls, beautiful wildlife and impressive Crusader architecture (the Montfort).