Sea Level Community to Khirbet al-Mird

This journey follows through large uninhabited areas, filled with beautiful panoramic vistas.

Warning: Travelers are advised not to hike this stage alone or in small groups due to security risks near Khirbet al-Mird. It’s highly recommended to be accompanied by one of the certified guides that are listed on Palestine Heritage Trail website for your safety.

This section of the trail begins at the desert sanctuary of Nabi Musa, dating to the 13th century, that is remembered as the final resting place of the prophet Moses in the Islamic tradition. The site consists of the tomb and a mosque and a spacious compound built around them.

The path continues in a deep valley along old pilgrim routes. Then from the mountain which overlooks Jericho and the Dead Sea hikers can view beautiful landscapes below. Along the route hikers will meet Bedouins with their camels and sheep. At the end of this section of the trail awaits Khirbet al-Mird (Hyrcania in Greek), the mysterious fortress commonly attributed to the Hasmonean leader John Hyrcanus, who is said to have built it toward the end of the second century BC.

Elevation Profile

Seal level To Khirbet al-Mird Stage Elevation Profile

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Meet The People:

Jericho Guides

Jericho - Naser Ka’abneh
Jericho – Naser Ka’abneh
You will not find peace and relaxation unless you are in nature and the wilderness. Naser Ka’abneh is a tour guide from a Bedouin community with a comprehensive knowledge of the Bedouin customs, traditions and lifestyle. “I did not learn how to camp and hike in the desert at schools or universities. This is how
Jericho - Jameel Hamadin
Jericho – Jameel Hamadin
“We reach where the limit of our vision reaches.” Jameel Hamadeen comes from the Al-Jahaleen Bedouin tribe and lives in the Sea Level Community, in the proximity of the Nabi Musa Sanctuary in the Jericho Region. His origins go back to the desert of the Negev, from where the Jahalin tribes immigrated in 1948. As
Bethlehem - Nidal Rishmawi
Bethlehem – Nidal Rishmawi
Working as a guide means responsibility towards my country. I love my work for it gives me the opportunity to meet new people from different cultures and nationalities. It also gives me the opportunity to spend as much time as possible in nature with people who are interested and who appreciate it. Nidal Rishmawi is
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Women Associations in Jericho 

Aqbat Jaber Women’s Center
Aqbat Jaber Women’s Center
Aqbat Jaber” Intisar Akras warmly greets you as you enter the gates of the Women’s Center in the Aqbat Jaber Refugee Camp.  She is the coordinator and is soon closely followed by other women from the Center. Outside in the courtyard you will see the impressive “Mud House”, a guest house built in the traditional
Al-’Auja Women’s Association
Al-’Auja Women’s Association
Auja: A few kilometers south of the center of Jericho is the “Women’s Association Center in Auja”. The chairwoman, Lubna Massaid will gladly meet you at the offices of the Sultan Company for Fresh Fruits where she also works.  At her offices there, Lubna explains with interest the various projects and products of the Center,
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Photos of Jericho Region
Sea Level to Khirbet Al-Mird
  • Distance: 15.10km
  • Time: 5-6 hours
  • Challenge: Moderate
Stage Logistics

Food And Water

For the hike take:

at least 3 liters of water
snack

Accommodations

  • Khirbet al-Mird Bedouin Tent / Cave

Transportations

Khirbet al-Mird can be reached by walk or 4 x 4 car

Notes And Tips

Check the weather before you go. Always remember about sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses). During the summer season wear light but modest clothes. During the winter season remember about a warmer jacket – mornings and evenings are usually cold.

Local Products

Stop by Women’s Center in Aqbat Jaber Refugee Camp to stamp your Hiker Passport and possibly purchase locally made goods.

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