Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth landscape

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Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth

~3 days · 44.4 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance44.4 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain2,388 ft
Gain / mile54 ft
High point220 ft
Difficulty index12/100

What the Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth is known for

Sections 17–19 of Israel National Trail is an official 67 km point-to-point section from Beit Hanania entrance to Yarkon mouth.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from -10 ft to 515 ft over 44.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 7.6 mi · 17%
  • Downhill 7.9 mi · 18%
  • Flat 28.7 mi · 65%

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 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth?

12 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth scores 12/100, 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 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth take?

Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 44.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth?

The Israel National Trail — Sections 17–19: Beit Hanania to Yarkon mouth climbs roughly 2,388 ft total — about 54 ft per mile, topping out near 220 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.

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