#ThruHike March 2021 02 - 22/03/2021

Walk the Path of History, Experience Nature and Hospitality

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Palestinian Heritage Trail is a long distance cultural walking  route in Palestine. T he trail is 330 km long and extends from 

the village of R ummana northwest of J enin to B eit Mirsim  southwest of Al- Haram al- Ibrahimi (Ibrahimi Mosque) in 

Hebron. N ew segment from J erusalem to J ericho. 

T he trail passes through 53 c ities and villages where hikers ,  walkers and travelers can experience the legendary 

Palestinian hospitality. 

T he Palestinian Heritage Trail is more than just a hiking trail. It is a means  of meeting and making connections with

Palestinians and  hikers from all over the world. Y ou can explore B edouin  villages and experience a fundamental

Palestinian tradition:  Hospitality. T he Masar Ibrahim not only invites hikers to  experience nature but also to change their perspectives by  sharing common values and tolerance for

acquaintances  along the way. 

J oin us on an unforgettable journey and wander through the  country’s hidden treasures, explore the heights and depths of  its wonder and encounter the local hospitality, rich history  and

heritage. 

Jenin Region  

T hrough the J enin R egion’s almond groves, Ottoman- era palaces, B yzantine churches, Mediterranean landscapes, windy mountain peaks, and hidden R oman ruins, the stories of the landscape become c lear.   Main s ites of the region: 

➢ B urqin Church ➢ Palaces of Arraba ➢ S anur Castle ➢ S tunning V iews on the J ordan V alley ➢ S abastiya Archaeological S ite 

Day 1:Date: 2 March Distance: 17.00 KM  Difficulty: Moderate /   Difficult Accommodation: Homestay 

Day 2:Date: 3 March   Distance: 14.17 KM  Difficulty: Moderate  Accommodation: Homestay

Day 3:Date: 4 March Distance: 12.70 KM  Difficulty: E asy  Accommodation: Homestay

Day 4:Date: 5 March  Distance: 15.50 KM  Difficulty: Difficult  Accommodation: Guesthouse

Nablus Region  

N ablus is a fasc inating place – from the small enclave of S amaritans preserving their ancient culture atop Mt. Gerizim to the mosques and markets to be found around each bend of the charming Old C ity’s winding streets . 

Main s ites of the region: 

➢ N ablus Old C ity ➢ Mount Arma ➢ V iew on Al- Qarn Hill ➢ E in S amia V alley 

  

 

Day 5:Date: 6 N ovember Distance: 12.10 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Guesthouse 

Day 6:Date: 7 N ovember  Distance: 18.60 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay

Day 7:Date: 8 N ovember Distance: 14.80 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay

Day 8:Date: 9 N ovember  Distance: 14.10 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: B edouin T ent

Jericho Region T he trail from the J ericho R egion to the B ethlehem R egion offers a surpris ing variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical s ites. 

Main s ites of the region:

➢ T ell es- S ultan (Ancient J ericho) ➢ Mount of T emptation ➢ Hisham’s Palace➢ W adi Qelt Monastery ➢ N abi Musa S anctuary 

Day 9:Date: 10 N ovember Distance: 16.30 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse  

Day 10:Date: 11 N ovember Distance: 18.70 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation:  B edouin T ent

Day 11:al-Mird Date: 12 N ovember  Distance: 15.10 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Desert C ave

Day 12:al-Qamar Date: 13 N ovember Distance: 11.20 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse

Bethlehem Region  

T he trail continues through the wilderness between the shrine of An- N abi Musa and Mar S aba Monastery with scenery full of breathtaking views on remote desert mountains and valleys. Afterwards, the way meanders steeply up the hills towards B ethlehem, the birthplace of J esus. 

Main s ites of the region: 

➢ N ativity Church ➢ Mosque of Omar ➢ S hepherds’ F ields ➢ Artas Convent ➢ Dead S ea V iewpoint 

  

Day 13:Bethlehem Date: 14 March Distance: 14.60 KM  Difficulty: E asy  Accommodation: Guesthouse 

Day 14:Date: 15 March Distance: 14.50 KM  Difficulty: Moderate  Accommodation: Homestay

Day 15:ar-RashayidaDate: 16 March  Distance: 24.30 KM  Difficulty: Difficult  Accommodation: B edouin T ent

Hebron Region  

T he trail from the J ericho R egion to the B ethlehem R egion offers a surpris ing variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical s ites. 

Main s ites of the region: 

➢ Ibrahimi Mosque ➢ Old C ity of Hebron ➢ Mamre Church ➢ Adh- Dahriya Old C ity 

   

 

Day 16:Bani Na’im Date: 17 March  Distance: 22.30 KM  Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult  Accommodation: Homestay 

Day 17:Date: 18 March  Distance: 07.00 KM  Difficulty: E asy  Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 18:Date: 19 MarchDistance: 12.40 KM  Difficulty: Moderate  Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 19:Date: 20 March Distance: 11.20 KM  Difficulty: Moderate  Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 20:Adh-Dahriya Date: 21 March Distance: 13.50 KM  Difficulty Moderate  Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 21:Mirsim Date: 22 March  Distance: 19 .80 KM  Difficulty Moderate / Difficult  Accommodation: Guesthouse

   

Join us for a walk! 

 

     

 

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