Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah
~3 days · 33.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah is known for
Sections 1–3 of Israel National Trail is an official 59.3 km point-to-point section from Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 817 ft to 15,738 ft over 33.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.5 mi · 35%
- Downhill 15.8 mi · 48%
- Flat 5.7 mi · 17%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah scores 18/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah take?
Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 33.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah?
The Israel National Trail — Sections 1–3: Hermon ticket office to Metzudat Koah climbs roughly 4,780 ft total — about 144 ft per mile, topping out near 4,797 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.