Mindful Travel in Northern Israel – 3 Streams to Slow Down and Breathe
We travel to see, but sometimes we travel to feel.
In Israel’s north, among hills and springs,
are quiet places where time slows down — and so do we.
Here are three gentle spots to walk, rest,
and reconnect — with nature, and with yourself.
1.Nahal El Al – Walking Between Two Waterfalls
In the southern Golan, Nahal El Al flows
quietly through hills and black-and-white basalt stones.
The trail takes you
through fig trees, high grasses, and two waterfalls —
one white, one black.
The walk is not just scenic, it’s rhythmic.
The sound of birds, water on stone,
and the occasional breeze feels like nature is whispering to you.
Mindful moment:
Pause by the Black Waterfall. Sit on a warm rock.
Close your eyes. Listen. Let the sound of the
fall wash through you like a gentle reset.
2. Majrasa – Barefoot in Flowing Water:
The Majrasa (or Daliyot Stream) is one
of the most beloved water trails in Israel,
but if you arrive early, it can feel like a private sanctuary.
Walking barefoot in cool water,
under a roof of reeds and fig trees,
is the very definition of being present.
This trail invites play, but also softness.
No need to hurry. Just walk slowly,
feel the stones under your feet,
and let the water remind you how to be light.
Mindful moment:
Breathe deeply and notice how your
body feels supported by the water.
Let your hands trail in the flow and follow its rhythm.
3. Banias – Where Stillness and Power Meet:
The Banias (Hermon Stream) is famous for its waterfall,
but between the viewpoints and the roar, there are quiet paths
with wooden walkways, shaded trees,
and the scent of moisture and moss.
It’s a place where strong energy and stillness coexist —
the water rushes, but you don’t have to. Find a bench, listen,
and let your thoughts wander like leaves on the stream.
Mindful moment:
Place your hand on a tree trunk. Notice the texture,
the temperature, the connection.
The tree doesn’t go anywhere — and you don’t need to either.
