Gilon: Circular Trail, Panorama and Ceramics

Explore Gilon through three specific interests: the Sovev Har Gilon circular trail, the panoramic view from Michal viewpoint and handmade ceramics at Galilika. These offer different ways to spend a holiday: outdoor activity, enjoying the scenery or taking a guided workshop. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider which of these interests you would like to shape your trip.

The Sovev Har Gilon circular trail

The trail is about 12.5 km long and is intended for cyclists and pedestrians. It descends to the community woodland, passes north of Gilon and climbs in a sharp turn to Michal viewpoint. It then loops around the southern side of Gilon and reaches the area where the homes of Tzurit and Gilon meet. The route thus takes in several notable points around Gilon, from the community woodland to the viewpoint and the southern section near the two communities.

Cyclists and pedestrians follow different directions and markings: cyclists travel clockwise and follow the yellow markers; pedestrians walk counterclockwise and follow the blue trail markers. Before setting out, decide whether you will be walking or cycling, and match the direction and color to your chosen way of getting around. Check for current trail information before you start.

Panorama from Michal viewpoint

From Michal viewpoint in Gilon, the panorama stretches from Mount Carmel and the Acre Valley to Western Galilee. The viewpoint offers a distinct feature alongside the circular trail: here, the focus is on the wider landscape. If you are choosing Gilon for a specific landscape experience, this expansive view gives you a tangible reason to choose the area.

Ceramics workshops at Galilika

Galilika is a handmade ceramics studio in Gilon. It offers couples’ and family workshops with personal instruction by prior arrangement. This is a different kind of experience from the outdoor trail or the view from Michal: at Galilika, a workshop arranged in advance is part of the plan. If you would like to make it a set part of your trip, ask the studio about current availability ahead of time.

Gilon as a place to look for a holiday apartment

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can assess Gilon based on what matters most for your trip: the route with its different trail directions, the panorama from Michal or a ceramics workshop by arrangement. These specific interests can help you choose a location that suits your planned activities. First consider whether you would mainly like to spend time outdoors, enjoy the scenery or take part in a guided ceramics activity.

Another highlight in the Northern District

In the broader Northern District destination, Tel Megiddo offers a different cultural focus. It is one of the biblical tels, representative of sites with significant remains of cities associated with biblical accounts. So, alongside Gilon’s scenic and outdoor activities, the Northern District also offers historical themes. If you would like to plan your trip around a theme that goes beyond a single place, you can take this difference into account when choosing your destination.

Discover more destinations: Kiryat Shmona, Dishon, Reshafim, Tirat Ẕevi, Safsufa, Netu'a, Netiv Hashayara, Karkom.

Go to the broader travel overview: Northern District.