Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir landscape

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Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir

~3 days · 39.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance39.9 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain3,251 ft
Gain / mile81 ft
High point1,289 ft
Difficulty index14/100

What the Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir is known for

Sections 26–28 of Israel National Trail is an official 67 km point-to-point section from HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,594 ft to 4,219 ft over 39.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 18.1 mi · 45%
  • Downhill 13.3 mi · 33%
  • Flat 8.4 mi · 21%

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 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir?

14 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir 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 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir take?

Most backpackers hike the Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 39.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir?

The Israel National Trail — Sections 26–28: HaEla Junction to Kibbutz Dvir climbs roughly 3,251 ft total — about 81 ft per mile, topping out near 1,289 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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