Discover Harel

Near Harel lies the Harel viewpoint in Eshtaol Forest. It is a recommended starting point for a tour along the Burma Road and gives your trip planning a specific route to follow. The directions to the Burma Road also mention a turnoff to Mitzpe Harel, around two kilometres east of the entrance to Kibbutz Harel. The viewpoint and the turnoff serve different navigational purposes: the former is recommended as a tour starting point, while the latter is located in the directions.

Jerusalem as a broader travel destination

The Old City of Jerusalem and its walls encompass 220 historic monuments and have great symbolic significance as a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The Dome of the Rock was built in the Old City in the 7th century. At the heart of Jerusalem is the Jerusalem Walls National Park, with historic, archaeological and religious sites. It was designated to preserve historic, archaeological, traditional, architectural and landscape values for public benefit. The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens are also in the heart of the city and cover 150 dunams of nature. Thus, alongside its historic and religious attractions, Jerusalem also explicitly highlights landscape values and natural spaces.

Museums and views

The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum’s new permanent exhibition spans ten galleries. It combines innovative technology and interactive presentations with archaeological finds and ancient artefacts. A viewpoint on the Phasael Tower is 777 metres above sea level and offers panoramic views of Jerusalem’s Old City and New City. The exhibition and viewpoint offer different highlights: one combines technology and finds, while the other looks out over both parts of the city. Check the latest information about museum operations before your visit.

The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem presents rare artefacts from the ancient Near East. Its offerings include special exhibitions, educational programmes, cultural events, guided tours and lectures; the programme may change. So check current dates before your visit. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, was founded in 1965.

Historic paths and routes

On the Pilgrims’ Road in the City of David, visitors can walk on original paving stones once used by the city’s residents and by pilgrims on their way to the Temple. The Jerusalem Trail connects Jerusalem with the Israel Trail and passes through the Jerusalem Walls National Park, along the Kidron stream and through the Hinnom Valley. Access conditions for the Pilgrims’ Road and route conditions for the Jerusalem Trail may change; check both before setting out.

Choose a holiday rental based on your travel focus

When choosing a holiday rental, it helps to decide in advance what you want to focus on: should a tour along the Burma Road near Harel be the main attraction, or are cultural and historic sites in the broader destination of Jerusalem your priority? Base your search on where your planned visits will take place.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Tal Shahar, Giv'at Ye'arim, Ma'ale Hahamisha, Mesilat Zion, Tsafririm, Yad Hashmona, Bar Giora, Agur.

For the broader travel overview: Jerusalem.