Via Ferrata Adventure!

(All activities are optional)

• Via Ferrata: A unique activity using special equipment to climb with cables, rungs, and metal handles following an already built-in climbing course on the face of the cliff.
• Rappelling: Leaning off the edge of the cliff and rappelling to the bottom using ropes.
• Rock Climbing: Real rock climbing with the safety of the ropes and harness. With all levels to choose from, from the beginner to the most advanced.
• Hiking: A short scenic hike through the forest towards the cliff with a panoramic birds-eye view of the Hula Valley, Golan Heights, Mount Hermon and Lebanon

• Location: At the top of the Ramim Cliff above Kiryat Shemona in Northern Israel.
• Views and Geography: Super breathtaking views including the Hula Valley, Mount Hermon, the Golan Heights, all the way towards the Lebanon mountains.
• Level: Moderate, no experience necessary.
• Ancient Site: Just a short drive to a nearby fortress built by ancient crusaders called the “Hunin Fortress”. A very hidden and impressive fortress.
• Water Sports Activity: During the summer, we have the option of climbing into a water tank hidden under the fortress where you can go for a refreshing swim!

This fantastic site is most favored because of its beauty. It is also the first cliff in Israel where the Italian sport called Via Ferrata was introduced. We start our expedition with a short downhill hike towards the magnificent cliff nicknamed “Liar Cliff” by its many rock climbing and sport enthusiast fans (ask your tour guide why!). Just standing at the top of the cliff is a visual sensation, with one of the most breathtaking views in all of Israel.  After taking in the view, we start our adventure by rappelling down the cliff all the way to the bottom. Since rappelling is not too intimidating, it is a great place to step into your confidence. Once we have all rappelled to the bottom of the cliff, we will continue to a very unique activity called Via Ferrata. Via Ferrata, (“Iron Path”) is an Italian term for an extremely fun sport that is new to Israel and can only be done here at this site!

After receiving special equipment from your guide, you will walk on the face of the rock by using cables, rungs, and metal handles, following an advanced rope course called the iron path that is thrilling and adventurous. The Via Ferrata path leads us to a spacious lookout that gives you a birds-eye view of the scenery around and gives you visual access to hills many tourists have never seen before. You will feel like a flying bird as you look down towards the Hula Valley below, Mount Hermon in front, and the chain of volcanic mountains on top of the Golan Heights expanding endlessly towards the south. It is truly an awe-inspiring experience that will make this tour the highlight of your time here in Israel.

When we finish the Via Ferrata course we will have free rock climbing time where you can rock climb at any level and pace you choose. The best part is that you can meet other rock climbers and enjoy the extreme atmosphere all around you. After this great adventure, we will continue to a nearby fortress built by ancient crusaders called the Hunin Fortress. The very hidden and impressive fortress has big rooms and giant stones with lots of ancient history. During the summer we have the option of climbing down a ladder to a water tank that is hidden under the fortress where you can even go for a swim underground! What cooler ending is there to a hot summer’s day?!

** Since all the different activities are optional and not dependent on each other, it makes this cliff a perfect choice for the entire group!