Golan Trail | Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
In the video I tried to include as much information as possible for those who want to go on the trail,
What to bring, ideas for meals, how to get around in the Golan, how difficult the trail is and tips that helped me successfully complete the trail (or fail).
This time due to the security situation we were forced to return and only walked the southern section from Ein Tawfik to the Daliot parking lot, and I hope that next year I will do the whole thing again.
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00:00:00 Introduction: What awaits you for the Golan Heights and the Iranian attack that changed the plans
00:00:30 General information about the trail: The length of the route and the most perfect season for the trip
00:00:54 Starting point: Getting organized and having morning coffee at the flooded Ein Tawfik parking lot
00:01:55 Setting off: Section 13 (decreasing numbers) – climbing to the plateau and amazing views of the Sea of Galilee
00:02:43 Meyzer Stream: A green bloom like a savanna, wildlife and gathering herbs for tea in the field
00:03:43 Food ideas for the field: How to make "field sushi" in a tortilla and an important tip for shopping
00:04:27 Arriving at the Amphitheater Golan, ancient burial caves and the loss of the terrain mattress in the thorns
00:04:55 Hiking alone (solo) vs. hiking with friends: the benefits, challenges, and building deep friendships
00:06:03 Why did I decide not to hike alone this time? The security situation and the choice to bring a reliable partner
00:07:42 Crossing the Golan Heights: multidimensional landscapes and descending to the Ein Gev stream
00:08:30 The challenge of the vegetation on the trail: how do you identify and distinguish between barkan and thistle and what can you eat?
00:09:28 The water problem on the Golan Trail, filling solutions and the demand for a tap in the Golan Amphitheater
00:10:11 Is the Golan Trail too easy or suitable for beginners? The truth about the difficulty of the route
00:10:43 Important tips for planning the weight of food and water according to Shabbat, holidays and religious settlements
00:11:34 Reaching the road after a bee sting and deciding to temporarily change the route due to thorns
00:12:29 Catching hitchhikers at a level and a surprising encounter that led us to the Rainbow Festival
00:13:42 Setting up a night camp at last light in Umm al-Qanater (Ein Keshetot) and having dinner in the field
00:14:19 A night under missile attack: Overhead interceptions, fearlessness and a typical Israeli response
00:15:09 Preparing couscous in the field: The advantages of equipment and food that doesn't spoil in a bag
00:15:45 The guide to shoes for: Why did root sandals beat expensive shoes for me?
00:17:10 The mistake of new shoes on a trek and the type of hikers with "magic legs"
00:17:54 Weight tip for backpackers: When should you upgrade to lightweight equipment (ultra-light)?
00:18:40 Golan Heights Trail for girls alone: The feeling of security at the level and the possibility of using trail angels
00:20:29 Arriving at Daliot parking lot and deciding to leave the trail following a security escalation in the country
00:20:53 Guide to getting around at the level: Public transportation versus the local hitchhiking culture
00:21:24 An injury story from the past: The mistakes I made with 20 kg of excess weight on my back
00:21:56 The truth about hitchhiking for women alone: Why are men afraid to stop and who will help you?
00:22:46 Back in the car, summary of the trip for the season in Israel and closing words for the viewers