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#ThruHike March 2021 02 - 22/03/2021
Walk the Path of History, Experience Nature and Hospitality
Organized by: sponsored by:
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Palestinian Heritage Trail is a long distance cultural walking route in Palestine. T he trail is 330 km long and extends from
the village of R ummana northwest of J enin to B eit Mirsim southwest of Al- Haram al- Ibrahimi (Ibrahimi Mosque) in
Hebron. N ew segment from J erusalem to J ericho.
T he trail passes through 53 c ities and villages where hikers , walkers and travelers can experience the legendary
Palestinian hospitality.
T he Palestinian Heritage Trail is more than just a hiking trail. It is a means of meeting and making connections with
Palestinians and hikers from all over the world. Y ou can explore B edouin villages and experience a fundamental
Palestinian tradition: Hospitality. T he Masar Ibrahim not only invites hikers to experience nature but also to change their perspectives by sharing common values and tolerance for
acquaintances along the way.
J oin us on an unforgettable journey and wander through the country’s hidden treasures, explore the heights and depths of its wonder and encounter the local hospitality, rich history and
heritage.
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Jenin Region
T hrough the J enin R egion’s almond groves, Ottoman- era palaces, B yzantine churches, Mediterranean landscapes, windy mountain peaks, and hidden R oman ruins, the stories of the landscape become c lear. Main s ites of the region:
➢ B urqin Church ➢ Palaces of Arraba ➢ S anur Castle ➢ S tunning V iews on the J ordan V alley ➢ S abastiya Archaeological S ite
Day 1:Date: 2 March Distance: 17.00 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 2:Date: 3 March Distance: 14.17 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Homestay
Day 3:Date: 4 March Distance: 12.70 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Homestay
Day 4:Date: 5 March Distance: 15.50 KM Difficulty: Difficult Accommodation: Guesthouse
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Nablus Region
N ablus is a fasc inating place – from the small enclave of S amaritans preserving their ancient culture atop Mt. Gerizim to the mosques and markets to be found around each bend of the charming Old C ity’s winding streets .
Main s ites of the region:
➢ N ablus Old C ity ➢ Mount Arma ➢ V iew on Al- Qarn Hill ➢ E in S amia V alley
Day 5:Date: 6 N ovember Distance: 12.10 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 6:Date: 7 N ovember Distance: 18.60 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 7:Date: 8 N ovember Distance: 14.80 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 8:Date: 9 N ovember Distance: 14.10 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: B edouin T ent
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Jericho Region T he trail from the J ericho R egion to the B ethlehem R egion offers a surpris ing variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical s ites.
Main s ites of the region:
➢ T ell es- S ultan (Ancient J ericho) ➢ Mount of T emptation ➢ Hisham’s Palace➢ W adi Qelt Monastery ➢ N abi Musa S anctuary
Day 9:Date: 10 N ovember Distance: 16.30 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 10:Date: 11 N ovember Distance: 18.70 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: B edouin T ent
Day 11:al-Mird Date: 12 N ovember Distance: 15.10 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Desert C ave
Day 12:al-Qamar Date: 13 N ovember Distance: 11.20 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
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Bethlehem Region
T he trail continues through the wilderness between the shrine of An- N abi Musa and Mar S aba Monastery with scenery full of breathtaking views on remote desert mountains and valleys. Afterwards, the way meanders steeply up the hills towards B ethlehem, the birthplace of J esus.
Main s ites of the region:
➢ N ativity Church ➢ Mosque of Omar ➢ S hepherds’ F ields ➢ Artas Convent ➢ Dead S ea V iewpoint
Day 13:Bethlehem Date: 14 March Distance: 14.60 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 14:Date: 15 March Distance: 14.50 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Homestay
Day 15:ar-RashayidaDate: 16 March Distance: 24.30 KM Difficulty: Difficult Accommodation: B edouin T ent
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Hebron Region
T he trail from the J ericho R egion to the B ethlehem R egion offers a surpris ing variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical s ites.
Main s ites of the region:
➢ Ibrahimi Mosque ➢ Old C ity of Hebron ➢ Mamre Church ➢ Adh- Dahriya Old C ity
Day 16:Bani Na’im Date: 17 March Distance: 22.30 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 17:Date: 18 March Distance: 07.00 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 18:Date: 19 MarchDistance: 12.40 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 19:Date: 20 March Distance: 11.20 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 20:Adh-Dahriya Date: 21 March Distance: 13.50 KM Difficulty Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 21:Mirsim Date: 22 March Distance: 19 .80 KM Difficulty Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Guesthouse
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