The Palestinian Heritage Trail Thru-Hike #THRUHIKE

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Palestinian Heritage Trail Thru-Hike #ThruHike is a special biannual (March and November) event on the Palestinian Heritage Trail that offers hikers the experience of crossing the full length (330km) of the trail, 21 days in a row.

2- 25 MARCH 2022,THRU Hike

You can join for the whole 21-day journey, for a week, weekend or only one day! For more information contact us at info@phtrail.org

First Week Highlights:

Visit Burqin Church and the Ottoman Palaces of Arraba and Sanur
Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Sebastia
Visit the vibrant city of Nablus
Try the famous and delicious Nabulsi kanafeh

Second Week Highlights:

Walk through two natural valleys
Experience traditional Bedouin hospitality
Visit the fascinating cities of Jericho and Bethlehem
Adventure in the Jerusalem wilderness
Wadi Quelt Monastery, and Mar Saba Monastery
Sleep in a cave

Third Week Highlights:

Walk through the agricultural landscapes around Hebron
Tour the old city of Hebron
Learn about archaeological sites in the area
Visit Abraham’s Mosque (al Haram al Ibrahim) and the Adh-Dahriya old city

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We would like to invite you to join at any stage of the trail and for as long as you would like. See the full schedule of the Thru-Hike for March 2022 below.

Siraj Center, a partner tour operator, will take your reservation. For registration visit walkpalestine.com. For any inquiries contact Michael at michel@sirajcenter.org or call him at 056-8990393

FYI: If you would like to join us for only a few, non-consecutive days, the price does not include transportation and hikers will be responsible for getting to the starting point of the hike themselves. There are various accommodation options along the way: homestays, guesthouses, Bedouin tents and even a cave! These can also be booked through the Siraj Center.

We look forward to hiking with you!

Previous THRU-Hike

#ThruHike Day-by-Day 2020 Schedule:

DATE	PLACE	DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY	MEETING POINT	HIGHLIGHTS
02 / 11	Rummana to Burqin	17.00 KM moderate / difficult	Rummana Village Council	Hike through the olive groves of the north and visit the ancient church of Burqin.
03 / 11	Burqin to Arraba	14.17 KM moderate	Burqin Church	Enjoy the olive harvest atmosphere and pass through the impressive Ottoman Palaces of Arraba.
04 / 11	Arraba to Sanur	12.70 KM easy	Abdalhadi palaces in the old town	Meander between the olive trees of the region, view the lush agricultural valleys, and climb the steep hill to reach the Castle of Sanur.
05 / 11	Sanur to Sabastiya	15.50 KM difficult	Sanur Roundabout	This demanding hike will take you through the most interesting places of the region. Sebastiya is a home to great archaeological and architectural treasures.
06 / 11	Sabastiya to Nablus	12.10 KM easy	Sabastiya Municipality	Experience the unique atmosphere of the famous city of Nablus. Indulge in tastes and fragrances of its Old City markets.
07/11	Nablus Free Day
08 / 11	‘Awarta to Duma	18.60 KM moderate /difficult	water tank	Walk from village to village, encounter the stunning views of the Jordan Valley in the background.
09 / 11	Duma to Kufr Malek	14.80 KM moderate / difficult	Near Duma School	The name Duma means calmness. Indeed, when you enter this agricultural village you will be absorbed by its peaceful atmosphere.
10 / 11	Kufr Malek to Al-’Auja	14.10 KM difficult	Kufr Malek Village council	Experience one of the most stunning valleys of the area and admire its natural richness.
11 / 11	Al-’Auja to Jericho	16.30 KM moderate	Ali Abu Kharbish Tent	The trail will lead you to Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, which, with its calm atmosphere and rich heritage, is a true oasis for all walkers.
12/11	Jericho Free Day
13 / 11	Jericho to Sea Level Community	18.70 KM moderate	Aqbat Jaber Women Center	Follow this beautiful hike that leads through the picturesque Wadi Quelt and view the clings on the side of the rocky canyon of Deir al-Quelt (St. George’s Monastery).
14 / 11	Sea Level Community to Khirbet al-Mird	15.10 KM moderate	Sea Level sign	This journey follows through large uninhabited areas, filled with beautiful panoramic vistas.
15 /11	Khirbet al-Mird to Tal al-Qamar	11.20 KM moderate	–	In Arabic, Tal al-Qamar means Hill of the Moon. The site, remote from the hustle and bustle of the city life, is a perfect spot to watch a full moon or stargaze.
16 / 11	Tal al-Qamar to Bethlehem	14.60 KM easy	Tal al-Qamar	The winding trail will take you down into the Kidron Valley full of caves of various sizes, which were inhabited by monks during Byzantine times.
17/11	Bethlehem Free Day Over night at Holy Family Hotel
18 / 11	Bethlehem to Tuqu’	14.50 KM moderate	Manger Square – Peace Center	After a visit to world heritage sites, the Old City of Bethlehem and Nativity Church, follow the fertile valley of Artas towards Tuqu’.
19 / 11	Tuqu’ to Arab ar-Rashaiyda	26.30 KM difficult	Tuqu’ Municipality	Encounter Bedouin hospitality. Your hosts will make sure to take you to the best lookout of the Dead Sea in the area.
20 / 11	Arab ar-Rashaiyda to Beni Na’im	22.30 KM moderate / difficult	Rashaiyda Abu Ismail Tent	After leaving the desert, you will head towards Beni Na’im, a tranquil village famous for the grape groves that surround the area.
21 /11	Beni Na’im to Hebron	07.00 KM easy	Beni Na’im Municipality	Stroll the narrow streets of the old quarters and admire its buildings, typical of traditional vernacular Mamluk and Ottoman architecture.
22/ 11	Hebron to Dura	12.40 KM moderate	Lamar Guesthouse	This stage will take you from the busy streets of Hebron through agricultural fields surrounding the city and picturesque valleys rich in natural beauty and archeological sites.
23 / 11	Dura to As-Sura	11.20 KM moderate	Dura Municipality	South of Hebron awaits you as the new part of the Palestine Heritage Trail, inviting all hikers, especially those interested in architectural and archaeological heritage.
24 / 11	As-Sura to Adh-Dhahiriya	13.50 KM moderate	As-Sura Village Council	The stage reveals impressive ruins of ancient monasteries, shrines, presses and cisterns.
25 /11	Adh-Dhahiriya to Beit Mirsim	19.80 KM moderate / difficult	Ad-Dahriya Municipality	Adh-Dhahriya’s historic core, with its narrow streets and small domed stone houses, is a well-preserved example of an architectural complex that dates back to the Ottoman era.