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Free and Refreshing: Water slides in nature that everyone is dying to get to

If this place was within the Green Line, it would have long since become the most sought after nature reserve in the country.

But Nahal Yitav, also known as the "Oja", is in Area C and you will find Israelis and Palestinians alike, who come to surf on the crazy water slides in it.

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Ziv Reinstein

Thursday, 22 July 2021, 08:46 Updated: 10:00

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Uja (Photo: israelin360, hen.yoseff)

If this flowing stream were within the Green Line - it would have long ago become a nature reserve of the Nature and Parks Authority.

But Yitav River, also known as "Auja" ( "winding" in Arabic, due to the curves, hence the nickname of the Yarkon River), located in Area C, and perhaps because it receives less attention from authorities nature in the country.

Swimming pool Auja is at a depth of 1.8 meters, which are pouring water slide is very long, which receives water from several springs originating in eastern Binyamin region, like the eye of Uja, Ein Samia and more.

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to learn more about this river, Usually flowing all year round, we asked the Instagram account travily_israel - a social travel venture set up during the Corona period and specializing in beautiful places, to provide us with more information about this refreshing water source.

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The slide carries water from springs in Nahal Yitav in the Jordan Valley (Photo: surfers' photos, galtravels_)

Along the slide, which provide shade and points of escape from the heat (Photo: surfers' photos, galtravels_)

The water flows smoothly between small plumes (Photo: Walla !, Eyal Shapira)

The winding stream awaits you

Place a number of trees along the slide, which provide shade and points of escape from the heat. The slide carries water from springs in Nahal Yitav (Yad Yitzhak Tabenkin and in Arabic Wadi Uja - "the winding"), named after Kibbutz Yitav near the end of the route. The stream begins in the eastern part of the Binyamin region, where it disappoints, and stretches for 24 km until it empties into the Jordan Valley as a solid stream. Unfortunately, there is no enforcement to dump waste in the area, you will surely encounter a lot of garbage along the creek pools, so it would be nice if you bring a garbage bag and take with you what you can - only nature will benefit.

The beginning of the stream, as mentioned, passes between several waterfalls and dry canyons for hikers only (less recommended in the summer and for those who do not know the area, and also need to be equipped with a long rope), but towards the end of the stream. The ", or" Palm Pool. "

Please note that bathing / immersion / surfing is at your own risk.

Travelers in this area are advised to arrive with weapons, or in groups in order to maintain your personal safety and at least be equipped with the telephone numbers of the relevant centers: 02-9940218 Moked Binyamin: 02-9974106 (also listed below).

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Palestinians and Israelis alike arrive at the Uja slides (Photo: photos by surfers, galtravels_)

Palm trees in the "Palm Pool" (Photo: Walla !, Eyal Shapira)

Water cools in the desert of the Jordan Valley.

Nahal Yitav (Photo: Walla !, Eyal Shapira)

Towards immersion

How to get there: In

Wise: "The Uja Slide", park wherever you want near the slide, you can also travel on the dirt area with a private car and choose a place near the slide.

Costs:

No cost.

Season: It

can usually be reached in any season, except dry years.

Please note:

Sliding on a slide can be dangerous if you have reached it with irons, rocks, etc., so you should check carefully before you slide, and it is better to slide with something that separates you from the slide, so as not to rub against the sides of the slide.

Also, glide on the moderate rather than the steep part.

Do not forget:

leave you clean.

Security and Medical Assistance:

Jordan Valley Center: 02-9940218 Benjamin Center: 02-9974106.

You should surf with something that will separate you from the slide, so as not to rub against the sides (Photo: Surfer photos, Amitbacho)

Keep in mind that the place is often dirty (Photo: surfer photos, moshe_burmad)

Nahal Yitav is also known as the "Oja" ("winding" in Arabic) due to its meanders (Photo: Walla !, Ziv Reinstein)

Check carefully where you are sliding (Photo: Walla !, Eyal Shapira system)

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