Walking routes in the very heart of nature. These walking tours will enable you to enjoy nature by strolling through the green wadis of Haifa and to encounter its lush flora and historic sites, which are full of interesting facts and heart. The walking tours are marked by the recommended site markings of the Society for the Protection of Nature.
These tours are suitable for every single age group.
Tel: In the Carmel Field School: 04 – 8664159.
Wadi SiachThe tour lasts for three hours. The route starts at Lotus St. adjacent to house number 12.
The end point is at the opening to Wadi Siach or by climbing up to Kfar Kababir.
The most important sites can be found at the Wadi Siach gorge, the Meshetotim Spring, the entirety of ancient Carmel, the Kumran cave, the Siach Spring, and the Orchard. A wonderful combination of unique, rare flora, historic sites and observation posts.
The Ahuza WadiThe circular route both begins and ends at the junction between Freud St. and Vitkin St.
The walk lasts about two and a half hours. At the last section towards Lakish St. the ascent slopes sharply. It is rich in the characteristic vegetation of the Carmel and leads to the Ahuza Spring and to an observation post and the remains of orchards.
The Druze VillagesOsafia and Daliat el Carmel, which are both adjacent to Haifa, welcome visitors with their unique brand of traditional Druze culture. In Daliat el Carmel you will find a colourful market which offers a variety of Druze arts and crafts, as well as traditional food stuffs. In Osafia you will encounter the centre of the Beduin ‘Albadia’ heritage.
MuhrakaThis Carmelite monastery you will find the place in which tradition has it that the prophet Elijah fought against the prophets of Baal. It is situated on the other side of the Druze villages mentioned above.
Opening hours: Sundays from 09.00 to 13.30.
The remaining days of the week: from 14.30 to 17.00 hours and from 09.00 to 13.30 hours.
A Saturday trip
Every Saturday at 10.15 am, a tour leaves from Yafa-Nof St. opposite the Mane Katz Museum.
Its route: The Louis Promenade, the Sculpture Garden, the Bahai Garden going down to the Haifa Museum.
The trip is accompanied by a guide speaking Hebrew and English.
There is no charge.
The stepped track
You can obtain the map of the stepped routes and pedestrian routes around Haifa to assist you in the Office of the Haifa Tourist Board.
Address: 48, Ben Gurion Avenue
Tel 04 – 8535606.
The One-Thousand Steps Paths
The Haifa Tourist and Leisure Board offers 4 routes which offer the tourist the opportunity to feel and experiences the special topography of the city from the top of the Carmel right down to the sea. These stepped routes lead from the new, modern centre of the Carmel - through areas built in the 20s and 30s in Hadar on Carmel to the ancient historical sites of the old city. From the very new to the very old, from the end of the 20th century to the 18th century. The descent down the stepped routes is accompanied by extensive views and scenery. They take a most unconventional route to nooks and special places, taking in unusual views of the city, which are not always possible by the more normal paths. The descent creates an interesting municipal mosaic via a colourful array of different buildings and residential areas of a riveting character, together with different tourist sites.
Beaches
Haifa beaches are the most developed and enjoyable of the entire Eastern Mediterranean basin. The Zamir and Dado Beach Promenade encompass 2 kilometres of restaurants, pubs, a pristine beach and a blue sea with life guards on duty and various games for children, as well as beach hut cover.
In July and August, every Tuesday summer festivities are organized on the beaches for the whole family, as well as sports activities, football competitions, distance running, gymnastics, aerobics, backgammon championships and activities for children. Beaches for strolling on around the clock and during most seasons of the year.
And in addition the Bat Galim beach, the Quiet Beach and the Kiryat Haim Beach.
The Bat Galim Promenade
Along the sea shore in the tranquil Bat Galim neighbourhood.
Restaurants, coffee houses, diving clubs, gliding clubs, and the last cable car stop.
How to get there: Bus numbers 3, 42, 41a.
The Haifa Cable Car
A fun trip in the open air over an extensive view on three transparent balls which move along the cable car from Bat Galim to the Carmel Ridge.
Address: The Bat-Galim Promenade (The lowest cable car)
Opening hours: Sunday – Shabbat in summer from 9.00 till 24.00 hours.
In winter from 10.00 to 18.00 hours.
How to get there: bus numbers: 40, 41, 42 to Bat Galim.
25, 26, 31 to Stella Maris.
The ‘Carmelit’ Boat
The pleasure cruiser in the port and bay of Haifa. It leaves from the Kishon dock.
Opening hours: every day from 8.00 to 16.00 hours by prior agreement.
Tel: 04 – 8418765/6.
How to get there: Bus numbers 2, 58.
Internet site: http://carmelit.gnm.co.il
