Birya Fortress — Attraction in Merom HaGalil Regional Council

Well, I drive up here from my home in Neve Oranim, Zefat, along Rehov Leshem and up the new road which the go-ahead new Mayor of Zefat, Shuki Ohana has had cut into the hillside so one can get up to Birya in less than 10 minutes. It's exhilarating to find oneself out of suburbia and inside a forest. Up to park the car near the old British half a jeep, rusted with age and standing as a mute memorial to a vanquished foe. Stand and breathe in the fresh air of a fine winter's morning and contemplate the genuinely stupendous panorama of Galilee hills beneath the Birya escarpment. It is marvellous. A gentle stroll down the woodland paths serves only to emphasise what a sensible decision you made to go down to the...

There's not much there, but it's just a very nice spot to enjoy the view and go for a short forest walk. Sometimes, you can see some wildlife such as foxes or boars in the area. There are a few tables and grills available for picnics and chemical toilets near the...

When I tell you this place is so relaxing in the winter the air feels clean I felt like I could finally breathe for a long time but in the summer it's not that bad but not too many grass but in the winter there's more grass and flowers I love...