Discover Eli Ad

Eli Ad lies on the southern ridges of the Golan, about 400 meters above sea level. Nearby, Nahal El Al forms a deep, three-kilometer-long gorge with the two waterfalls, Black Waterfall and White Waterfall.

Wine, hiking and cycling

At Château Golan Winery in Eli Ad, tours and wine tastings are offered by prior arrangement only. If you plan to visit, arrange a time with the winery in advance, as availability may change.

The hiking route along Nahal El Al starts at the parking lot at White Waterfall in Eli Ad and ends at the parking lot at Black Waterfall in Avnei Eitan. Check the latest guidance from the relevant authority before setting out. The stated start and end points give you a specific reference for this hiking option.

Another option is the three-kilometer cycling promenade connecting Eli Ad and Avnei Eitan. It can also be used for a circular walk, which adds 45 minutes of walking time. This additional time applies to walking, not cycling. Check current trail conditions before using it.

The two three-kilometer figures refer to different things: the length of the gorge at Nahal El Al, and the length of the cycling promenade connecting Eli Ad and Avnei Eitan. The route-planning information also differs: the hiking route specifies start and end parking lots, while the promenade additionally offers the option of a circular walk with a stated walking time.

Archaeological sites in the wider Northern District destination

In the wider Northern District destination, Tel Hazor and Tel Megiddo complement the nature and wine themes with archaeological history. These sites offer different points of interest: at Tel Hazor, the Upper City and water system are among the highlights, while Tel Megiddo is associated with a temple complex and city plan.

Tel Hazor is a biblical tell with significant remains of a city linked to the Bible. The visit focuses on the Upper City. Tel Hazor includes Solomon’s Gate, a gate with six chambers and two towers dating to the 10th century BCE. An excavated shaft at Tel Hazor is 45 meters deep; in the water system, steps three meters wide are cut into the walls of the vertical shaft. The underground water-collection system preserves significant remains of a sophisticated engineering achievement, adapted to the geography and designed for water storage.

Tel Megiddo is one of the three tells that preserve significant remains of cities linked to the Bible and are closely associated with biblical events. The Early Bronze Age temple complex is exceptional in terms of the number of its temples, the continuity of cult activity, and the documented ritual activities. Another archaeological highlight is the orthogonal city plan from the Iron Age, which has few parallels in the Levant. The temple complex and city plan thus represent different periods and aspects of Tel Megiddo’s history.

Discover more destinations: Even Menachem, Ma'alot Tarshiha, Ne'ot Golan, Elon, Vered Yeriho, Jabneel, Schelomi, Ya'ara

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