Israel National Trail — Sections 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction landscape

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Israel National Trail — Sections 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction

3 days · 46.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance46.7 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain10,361 ft
Gain / mile222 ft
High point2,641 ft
Difficulty index29/100

What the Israel National Trail — Sections 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction is known for

Sections 23–25 of Israel National Trail is an official 76 km point-to-point section from Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun to HaEla Junction.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Israel National Trail — Sections 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 2,303 ft to 8,612 ft over 46.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 22.7 mi · 49%
  • Downhill 20.4 mi · 44%
  • Flat 3.3 mi · 7%

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 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction?

29 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction scores 29/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction?

The Israel National Trail — Sections 23–25: Yad La-Shiryon to HaEla Junction climbs roughly 10,361 ft total — about 222 ft per mile, topping out near 2,641 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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