Aminadav Forest — Attraction in Mate Yehuda Regional Council

Great hikes. Many springs along the paths. Very recommended for bikes but also for walking. Not too crowded, even on holidays, but the springs might be packed. Worth visiting Yad Kennedy memorial if you already there. A lot of shade so ok trip also on a summer day, but better come in...

It's a good place for hiking, we took Shvil Hamaayanot - the springs route - and the children especially like the caves and the small pools (ok to enter (cold!) but don't drink it). It's a fairly easy hike, young kids managed to walk...

The Aminadav Forest overlooks the Sorek and Refa`im riverbeds and the Jerusalem hills. In the forest are several natural springs, ancient agricultural terraces, orchards, ancient wine presses...