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Adir Mountain

The Official Memorial for the Fallen of the Second Lebanon War

הר אדיר

Adir Mountain
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  • Unrestricted Parking

Rising to 1,008 meters above sea level near Kibbutz Sasa, Mount Adir features an Israel Nature and Parks Authority lookout set within an evergreen grove. As one of the highest peaks in the Galilee, it offers panoramic vistas across the region and into southern Lebanon.

The mountain slopes feature a rich, well-developed Mediterranean forest dominated by oak and wormwood-leaved oak, alongside terebinth, thorny hawthorn, and common catfish. On the cooler northern slope grows a rare group of Mountain Ash (Sorbus torminalis), a unique tree species in Israel’s flora.

Trail Information & Logistics

  • Nature of the Trip: Scenic lookout visit and walking trail.

  • Route Length: 3 km.

  • Difficulty: Normal.

  • Accessibility: Not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.

  • Recommended Season: All year round.

  • Drinking Water: None available on-site; bring your own supply.

  • Safety Instruction: When descending from Mount Adir, tread very carefully along the steep terrain.

Nearby Recommendation

If you feel like great ice cream, drive 10 min to Kibbutz Sassa where you can taste Buza – simply ice cream