Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun landscape

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Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun

~3 days · 44.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance44.5 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain3,219 ft
Gain / mile72 ft
High point725 ft
Difficulty index14/100

What the Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun is known for

Sections 20–22 of Israel National Trail is an official 78 km point-to-point section from Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 2,044 ft over 44.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 15.1 mi · 34%
  • Downhill 7.4 mi · 17%
  • Flat 21.4 mi · 49%

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 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun?

14 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun scores 14/100, 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 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun take?

Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 44.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun?

The Israel National Trail — Sections 20–22: Yarkon mouth to Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun climbs roughly 3,219 ft total — about 72 ft per mile, topping out near 725 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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