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The Neot Kedumim nature reserve stretches over
2500 dunam of hills and valleys in the center of the country
where Bible vegetation is grown along with agriculture as
described in the Sources.
The hills are adorned with grape and olive
orchards, tranquil water pools, abundant foliage and
agriculture, archeological digs, local wildlife, oceans of wheat
and barley stalks, ploughed fields, pomegranate orchards and
walnut gardens, a pleasing panorama of Israeli landscape as
described in the Bible and literature. Spread out between
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, visitors to the nature reserve can get a
personal feel of the diverse natural phenomenon so
characteristic of our country which was interwoven in the legacy
of our people. This place is well known for its magical beauty
and is recommended for all.
Visitor Information
Tel. 08-9770770
Duration: From 1 – 3 Hours
Tour is Intended For: Paths are easily
accessible for people in wheelchairs.
How to Reach: Near Ben Shemen Forest. From
Highway 443 from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, turn left to the
entrance to the Nature Reserve and continue from the entrance to
the right where (by the store) there are two, marked parking
spaces for the disabled. The Souvenir Store is both the meeting
and departure points.
Services: The Souvenir Store provides
pamphlets for each of the three different organized routes. The
pamphlets and the directional marks and explanations allow you
to proceed on your own. Those confined to wheelchairs can avail
themselves of the cinematic services by prior arrangements.
There is also a small train that travels the site, intended for
groups only. With prior arrangements, wheelchairs can access the
train by ramp. The train has an accompanying guide and travels
the different routes according to a specific schedule.
All three of the routes are intended for
families with children and carriages and for the disabled in
wheelchairs. There are several facilities for the disabled along
the way as well as benches for resting. Most of the stops along
the route are accessible for the wheelchairs.
Route 1: 2.5 kilometers, 1 ½ – 3 hrs.
Route 2: 2 kilometer, 1 ½ - 3 hrs.
(including ups and downs)
Route 3: 3 Kilometers, 1 ½ - 3 hrs.
(including ups and downs)
Neot Kedumim Cont. - Flour Mill
In Neot Kedumim, near the Ben Shemen Forest, is
the site of an original, water powered Flour Mill which is the
only one of its type still in operation today. This restored
site is spread over 10 dunams, including a swimming hole whose
water is channeled from a nearby wadi, a 50 meter water
aqueduct, and a two-tiered reproduction of the original flour
mills in early Israel.
Location:
Frangrance Garden
Tour is Intended For: People confined to wheelchairs
website: www.n-k.org.il |
