This route requires two vehicles, the first one is left at Kibbutz Yehi’am and the second one is left in Clil.
The first point is Kibbutz Yehi’am where the Yehiam Fortress is located and the beginning of the route of Nahal Yehi’am. At the Kabri intersection, turn right, and after 3 km at the Ga’aton intersection, turn right in the direction of Ga’aton and Yehi’am. Continue straight to Kibbutz Yehi’am, enter the main gate, and drive straight to the parking lot of the Yehi’am Fortress.
Photo: Zeev Stein
The foundations of Yehiam Fortress were built about 1000 years ago. The fortress was a farm during the time of the European Crusaders. Later, the farm was sold to a German Crusader order who fortified it into a fortress, as a line of defense for the city of Akko, which was the main city of the Crusaders at that time. After the defeat of the Crusaders by the Muslims (1291), the fortress was destroyed and stood abandoned for hundreds of years.
A trip to an ancient fortress among the mountains promises a special experience and an amazing view, a wonderful observation from the ancient watchtower.
In a dense and mostly shady Galilean forest, there is a beautiful and pleasant trail along the Yehiam Stream. The trail begins at the Yehiam Fortress with its glorious past. Before descending to the trail, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the stream and its surroundings. You will also enjoy a few trees, many bushes and an abundance of colorful blooms in late winter and spring. In most of the stream bed, you will also enjoy the shade of tall trees, mainly oaks and laurel. The trail is downhill with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean forest on a trail that is not so crowded, and guarantees peace.
Length of the Trail: about 3 km
Difficulty Level: medium
Description of the Trail: On the south side of the fortress, the green marking begins, which descends slightly and crosses the kibbutz fence. Be careful not to confuse it with the green marking heading east. The trail begins with a relatively steep descent. The beginning of the trail is exposed to the sun, so it is not recommended to visit on a very hot day or after rain. After about half a km, the trail reaches the bottom of the stream bed and from there continues in the shade of the trees. After about 2 km, the trail widens to a dirt road and you can see the first houses of the village in full view.
In Clil, you can experience a healthy food workshop with Hagit Lidror, in a beautiful stone house overlooking a spectacular Galilean landscape.
Don’t forget to book in advance!
In the beautiful Clil HaShahar Hospitality Complex, Hagit Lidror hosts groups, families, couples, and individuals for light and healthy cooking workshops — all about the purity of healthy cooking.
Accommodation in a spectacular stone house with a spacious balcony overlooking the Galilean landscape, among a spice garden, flavors, and colors.
And after the workshop, if you’re still hungry, go to the Noor Restaurant in the nearby Julis village.
Bon Appetite!
Noor is a Druze restaurant and cafe, established by Basma Hino in the center of the village of Julis.
Basma is an IDF widow who established the place with a lot of faith and joy in life. Noor is named after Basma’s son.
The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, based on local flavors and served in traditional dishes
Western Galilee Now is a registered non-profit grassroots organization (NGO) promoting awareness and appreciation for the region’s boutique wines, beers, food and produce, along with its cultural diversity, its historic traditions and the area’s scenic routes nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea acting as a Chamber of Commerce to boutique tourism operators in the region.
We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
Our vision is to develop local and foreign tourism based on close cooperation between all the interested parties in the region.
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