Jerusalem Citywalk Guide: Hidden Green Escapes

🌳 Route 1: Jerusalem Forest & Ein Kerem Start: Light Rail Har Herzl Station 1️⃣ Har Herzl (Mount Herzl): Visit the Military Cemetery & Museum Panoramic views over West Jerusalem (Har = "mountain" in Hebrew) 2️⃣ Jerusalem Forest: The city's largest green space, stretching between Har Herzl and Kiryat Hayovel Follow the trail (~1km) to Ein Kerem, a storybook village with: ✨ Golden-domed St. Elizabeth Church (Orthodox) ✨ Natural spring waters ✨ Wild foxes (keep distance!) Why Go? Ein Kerem is Jerusalem's most idyllic neighborhood—cobbled lanes, vineyards, and hidden chapels. 🌲 Route 2: Ramot Forest & Lifta Start: Ramot neighborhood 1️⃣ Ramot Forest: A quiet valley with suburban skyline views Spot the ancient mikveh (Jewish ritual bath)—don’t swim, though (dirty water!) 2️⃣ Lifta Ruins: Abandoned Palestinian village (poorly preserved, skip if short on time) Pro Tips: Wear hiking shoes for rocky paths Carry water—shade is scarce Ein Kerem’s cafés are perfect for breaks #Jerusalem #IsraelTravel #Citywalk #HiddenGems #GreenSpaces