Are all parts of the 'Jesus trail' in Israel open and safe to hike solo?
The Jesus Trail in Israel is a 65km hiking and pilgrimage trail in Israel that traces the route Jesus is meant to have walked.
I'm not that knowledgable about the different areas of Israel / Palestine / West Bank etc and am wondering if it's all open/accessible and relatively safe - ie no blockades or clear and present dangers.
The route apparently runs from Nazareth to Cana via Sepphoris, Cana to Kibbutz Lavi, Kibbutz Lavi to Moshav Arbel and finally from Moshav Arbel to Capernaum via Mount of Beatitudes.
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The short answer is YES.
When I first told my father that 'harlem' is actually in Manhattan - he thought I was joking. He always perceived Harlem as a very violent place. When I took him to Harlem (it took me a while to convince him) he couldn't believe that this area is actually...normal.
I think the biggest confusion most people have about Israel is that they mixed the image of Gaza (not part of Israel) with Israel and then they translate it to fear.
Can you please return to this question after your vacation to answer it? I can tell you, from my experience, that my visits to Israel are always a first-class trip.
Enjoy (I envy you)
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How long does it take to walk the Jesus Trail?
Some Basic Facts About The Jesus Trail It takes roughly 8 weeks to walk its full length.How long is the Jesus walk in Israel?
Jesus TrailWalking the Jesus Trail soon after Nazareth, on the stone to the left a Jesus Trail markLength65 km (40 mi)LocationNorthern IsraelUseHiking3 more rowsHow long does it take to walk around the Sea of Galilee?
I would say it wouldn't take more than 3 hours including the climb for an average walker that has no issues climbing a steep hill. It seems like a long walk, even more than the time that Chana estimated.Where does the Jesus Trail end?
Related article: Kick back on a kibbutz Spread over four days, with around 15km of hiking per day, the trail starts in the town of Nazareth and ends at the ruins of Capernaum, stopping for reflection at many important Christian sites and passing through local Arab and Jewish villages.Welcome to Allparts!
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