Ecological corridor, Shiloh River Reserve (Photo: Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
The Shiloh River is one of the main tributaries of the Yarkon River. The stream begins from the Shiloh Valley, in the Binyamin Regional Council, but geographically and historically it is part of the Samaria Mountains.
The landscape of the stream reveals many stories that have happened along it over the years. From biblical times, the Shiloh Tabernacle that stood there for several hundred years, the story of the world's first marathon runner - the runner from Benjamin, who ran from the area of today's Rosh HaAyin, where a great battle was fought between Israel and the Philistines to the Tabernacle of Shiloh, to tell Ali Hacohen the results of the difficult battle. One of the most significant stories in the region is the story of the Jewish battalions that fought there in World War I under the British army. Yael Gutman, an instructor at the Ofra Field School of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, invites you to an enjoyable walk in the stream, among a variety of plants and animals, including Israeli turtles, eagle-heeled nesting and more.
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A variety of plants, springs and animals. Shiloh River (Photo: Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Binyamin Region Tourism)
The emanation fills two pools. Ein Oz (Photo: Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Binyamin Region Tourism)
What to do?
One vehicle is left at the Shiloh River parking lot, and a second vehicle at the end of the route in Ein Oz. From the Shiloh River parking lot, also called the "Hebrew Legions parking lot", walk through the vineyards on a wide path and connect to the green marker in the stream. Continue on the green trail marker to Ein Oz - where you enjoy a refreshing bath.
There are several options for routes in the stream. The first and most challenging is walking along the route of the stream itself, according to the green marking, where we will occasionally have to jump between stones and thorns. The second option is to walk on the south bank of the stream by single bicycle, an easy and comfortable walk along a narrow path. The easiest option of all is to follow a wide jeep path on the southern bank of the stream. All options connect and reach Ein Oz.
In Ein Oz there is a small fountain that fills two pools, one suitable for children and about half a meter deep, and the other a deep pool about two meters deep. The place has fruit trees of several types and several tables.
All hiking possibilities come to this spring. Ein Oz (Photo: Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Binyamin Region Tourism)
At the spring, it's time to pull out the Pakal Cafe (Photo: Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Hevel Binyamin Tourism)
We went on a trip
Level of difficulty:Easy
Length of the route: about 3 km
Who is suitable: Designed for families
Recommended period: All year round
Accessibility: The route is not accessible
Equipment required: water, closed shoes, hat and sunscreen.
How to get there: To the beginning of the trail, please write in Waze: "Shiloh River Parking". If coming from Jerusalem, drive on Route 60 until Shilo Junction, turn right towards Shilo and at the first roundabout make a U-turn back to the intersection. Continue straight at the intersection and immediately left towards the parking lot.
To the end point, Waze writes: "Ein Oz". From Jerusalem, continue on Route 60 and just before the turn to Ali there is a sign to the left of the Shiloh River, turn left and left and drive until you reach a dirt plaza under the spring.
* The route is not circular and vehicles must be bouncing at first.
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