Nahal Jilabun

Activities included

rappel
Rappelling in Israel
climber
Canyoneering in Israel
hiking
Hiking in Israel
ages: 5-120
Level: Intermediate, No experience required
season: Perfect all year round!
Location: Nahal Jilabun
estimated time: 5.5-7 Hrs

Nahal Jilabun

Nahal Jilabun, one of the most famous streams in the Golan Heights, descends from Golan Heights Ridge into the Hula Valley, where it joins the Jordan River.
Rappelling at Nahal Jilabun

Nahal Jilabun is a vigorously flowing stream that nurtures thick vegetation such as oak trees, figs, river hawthorns, and so much more. The view from the stream is particularly impressive attracting hikers from all over the country, all year round.

Kids with Israel Extreme

Experience robust waterfalls on this canyoning and rappelling adventure. The first, ‘Deborah’s Waterfall’, will lead down to a large and deep pool between the lava walls of the canyon.  The second, ‘Jilabun Waterfall’, the highest flowing waterfall in all of Israel, is a jaw-dropping 140 feet /41 meters high. For the thrill seeker – this site is perfect for you!

You can swim under the pummeling water, swim across the cool pool, and explore a small cave just behind the falls. Wow, what awesome views as we rappel down these cliffs. Prepare to get soaked!

If you are looking for a completely authentic adventure, we invite you to take on the challenge of this raw ‘canyoning’ experience!

 

 

Rappelling In Nahal Jilabun With Israel Extreme
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This unique experience provides a rare opportunity for extreme rappelling/abseiling in clear and cold waterfalls. The charming route on the western slopes of the Golan Heights is family friendly with the option to rappel or walk down the marked path to the bottom for those who prefer.  They can take pictures and watch the other participants rappel down the falls!
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Hiking in the Golan:

Our hike begins at Hurbit Nabuwiya, the ruins of a Jewish home from the time of the Hashmonaim, taking us through volcanic Golan stone into an amazing canyon where we will come to the famous Devorah Waterfall, the second-highest waterfall in Israel. There is a huge natural pool of spring water at the base of the falls where you can go wading or swimming. From there we continue hiking in the canyon past an amazing lava cave, formed by a huge bubble of gas in the lava when it cooled.

Nahal Jilabun with Israel Extreme
Into the Wilderness:

The hike continues in a canyon following and crossing the stream. It passes several ancient flour mills that used the power of the flowing stream to grind wheat. Parts of this canyon are so wild that it feels like we are walking through tunnels of foliage. This is a beautiful, all-day hike that is just challenging enough to be a very satisfying and fun-filled hike!

Hiking in Nahal Jilabun with Israel Extreme

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Amanda G
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"Amazing experience and a lesson in conquering fears!! My family literally conquered our fears by rappelling at Nachal Jiluban. Our family had only been rappelling one time before this and it was quite minimal, but we were looking for adventure so we went for it. Our guide, Lyle, was AMAZING! He was beyond patient and understood how to ease my fear and my 8 year old's fear with excellent instruction, gentle encouragement and "baby steps." After a short walk through gorgeous vegetation and listening to the sounds of nature all around us, we reached the first waterfall. I was hesitant, but Lyle talked me through it and I soon found myself in the water with my 13 year old son and husband. I was sure that my 8 year old daughter would never be willing to rappel, but before I knew it, she was headed down the waterfall. I don't know what Lyle told her, but he worked a miracle. What a life lesson in conquering fears! This first waterfall was a perfect way to get acquainted with the activity before moving on to the 50m waterfall. We hiked for a short while before taking a snack break. While we did bring our own snacks, Lyle surprised us with brewed Turkish coffee and some tea for us, as well as offering us fresh fruit. Soon we made it to the second waterfall which is about 50m high. I really thought I wouldn't go down this waterfall. This is where Lyle's encouragement to take "baby steps" came in and soon I was rappelling down, down, down. My 8 year old did not choose to rappel this time and my husband and I agreed that this waterfall may have been a bit too much for her had she tried it. I think a child of at least 10 years old is best for this high of a waterfall. Lyle captured photos of us from the top while we descended, which allowed us to focus on getting down instead of capturing the moment. Onlookers who were enjoying a picnic at the larger waterfall cheered us on. It felt great to come down and hear all that support. I am so grateful for this experience. While I'm not sure I really enjoy rappelling enough to do this kind of extreme adventure again, showing my children that we can do hard things made it all worth it. Tips and recommendations: 1. Do know that although the hiking portion is short, it is steep and quite slippery on the rocks once your shoes are wet. We live in Colorado and hike a lot in all kinds of mountain environments. This hike reminded me of the hikes we do back home. 2. Wear backpacks that are comfortable for hiking with a lot of water, snacks and rappelling gear attached. We were grateful that we brought our hiking backpacks with us. We each took two 1.5 liter bottles of water, which was plenty. 3. We did not use a dry bag, but did double and triple Ziploc bag almost every snack and item we brought. It worked perfectly. 4. Snacks: since we wanted easy, compact snacks, we brought hard boiled eggs, protein bars, lots of dried fruit and trail mix. It was more than enough. 5. Have a comfortable rappeller go down first so that they can take videos and pictures of the rest of the group as you descend. They may be waiting a while for the next person to go if anyone is hesitant like me and my daughter. 6. Know that rappelling is optional - there is always a way up and own via hiking!! Date of experience: June 2023"
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Olivia
Tripadvisor
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"Beautiful Way to Experience Nature We did the Nachal Jilabun rappelling adventure with Israel Extreme. They recommended this tour after River conditions meant we had to change our rafting plans, and it was a great suggestion!! Our guide Noam was very knowledgeable and we felt extremely safe the entire time, for a pretty high adventure activity. The tour itself is a great one - amazing views and the wet suits made swimming in the ice spring water absolutely pleasant. Date of experience: March 2023"
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Shloime Z
Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor
"Awesome Experience My teen sons and I did the Gilabun waterfalls rappelling. It was amazing! The guides were professional, friendly and at the same time let you get on with the rappelling with trust and little interference. There is a beautiful 15 minute hike between falls and then a 15 minute hike up hill to get back to the parking lot. Highly recommended!!! Date of experience: March 2023"
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Dan
Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor
"We had a trip at the Jilabun with Israel Extreme Our guide yonatan was such an amazing young guy. He was patient with our children and so nice to everyone. The people at the office provided a professional service and helped us chose the exact trip for us. Thank you so much for the great trip! Written 4 October 2023"
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Miriam R
Tripadvisor
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"We had an amazing trip! Our guide was fantastic, really interesting and knowledgeable. The rappelling was incredible and so much fun! I can always trust you guys to have an adventurous and fun time for all."

Frequently asked questions

Here you will find frequently asked questions about this site and its activities – you are welcome to read

No, the rappelling is not mandatory. There is a trail you can take and go around the waterfalls.
Absolutely! Wear some leggings and a shell that can be tucked under your regular clothes. The harness will go under your skirt, which should be loose fitting. 
Hiking boots are recommended but closed sturdy sneakers will work. Water shoes are not sturdy enough and will not protect your feet appropriately.
Rappelling directly into Devorah Waterfall might be difficult for young children because the stream is strong. However, although the Jilabun Waterfall is higher, the rappel is not directly under the stream making it easier. 
Yes, the path leading you back to the top of the waterfall allows you to rappel more than once. 
Your guide will show you the finish location where you can park before you begin your Jilabun adventure. 
When we confirm your booked tour, you will receive a confirmation email including a supply list. It will have everything you should bring with you as well as a link for driving directions to Nahal Jilabun.
In the summer time you can start the hike after mid-day. In the winter time, no later than 12 PM.
There are 2 deep pools on this site. If you don’t swim, let us know and we will provide life jackets.
This is a family-friendly hike appropriate for all ages.
Nahal Jilabun is an amazing dynamic adventure. We can fit all time frames

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