Below that are a series of switchbacks that eventually lead to the Bedouin village of Hamaam. The Carob Lookout: From the site entrance follow the black markings towards the Carob lookout, named after the Carob tree on the edge of the cliff. Ask them here. Presumably these caves were used in 37 BC by Galilean Zealots in their fight against Herod, who was acting on behalf of Mark Antony. At the top of the cliff you can take a breath, take another look at the magnificent view, and complete the hike. 20, paragraph 6", "List of National Parks and Nature Reserves", Detailed description how to climb mount Arbel, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mount_Arbel&oldid=953177744, Protected areas of Northern District (Israel), Former populated places in Southwest Asia, Wikidata value to be checked for Infobox mountain, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 April 2020, at 02:29. The stakes installed by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority are very helpful during the descent. [3] Josephus mentions in his Antiquities that the Greek general captured the many people who had taken refuge in the caves at Arbela. The Arbel cliff: The path with red markings now proceeds up the enormous and steep Arbel cliff, rising to 180 meters above sea level, and 390 meters above the level of the Sea of Galilee, which is the product of the same events that created the Great Rift Valley, and other geological rifts in the Lower Galilee. Climb carefully, use the ropes and the stakes set in the rock. The trail is suitable for the whole family, and takes between 30 minutes to an hour to complete. The Arbel cliff. A cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights; an ancient settlement, including the ruins of magnificent synagogue; hiking trails reaching the cave fortress nestled in the cliff crevices – all await you in the Arbel national park and nature reserve. You are now inside the Arbel National Park after you entered it through the back door. The Ancient Synagogue: The scholar Edward Robinson discovered the ruins of this magnificent synagogue in 1852, and since then the site has undergone several excavations. There’s nature, for one: Arbel has its own little ecosystem, with animals and flowers that you can always catch a glimpse of. The lookout is in memoriam of Brigadier-general Luntz. From December to February, the reserve may be visited by a wallcreeper. The “black” trail descends from the Carob Tree Lookout to the … Late Roman and Byzantine period: the Arbel synagogue, The Times of Israel article about the cliffs of Arbel (2013), "The Wars of the Jews, Book II, ch. The Nature and Parks Authority’s Actions to Improve Service to the Visitors and Preserve the Site: The Authority established a parking lot, built public restrooms, marked a scenic trail for the whole family, and preserved and restored the cave fortress, as well as parts of the ancient synagogue. Do you have questions regarding this content? Help others by being the first to add a review. The wallcreeper is a rare bird, its general color is gray to black, but when it spreads its wings, they reveal bright white and red colors. Directions. A bird-watchers’ trail for the whole family. The remains currently at the site are of the newer synagogue. 9:2). Turn right at Moshav Arbel and just before entering the moshav, take a left and follow the road until you get to the park entrance. The Carob lookout: overlooks the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon, and the eastern parts of the Upper and Lower Galilee.