Mount Arbel

Mount Arbel located in Israel’s Lower Galilee region stands sharply and prominently over the Sea of Galilee. Its graceful stature and steep slopes, particularly on the eastern side, provide magical views across the Sea of Galilee and beyond, to the Golan Heights, and Israel’s tallest peak at Mount Hermon. Designated as Mount Arbel National Park and Nature Reserve, the mountain has beautiful observations, hiking trails, archaeology and Biblical history, and is the only place approved for base jumping in Israel. About Mount Arbel Mount Arbel, towards the end of the Jesus Trail marks the start of the descent to the Sea of Galilee Mount Arbel, towards the end of the Jesus Trail marks the start of the descent to the Sea of Galilee The majestic views from the top of Mount Arbel are enough reason to ascend its slopes – whether by car or by foot, alone. As well as the beautiful landscapes of Israel’s tranquil Galilee region, visitors can see the Horns of Hittin where Saladin defeated the Crusaders in 1187. Mount Arbel is located in the Lower Galilee region beside the Sea of Galilee. From its peak, you can see as far as the Golan Heights, and Israel’s tallest peak at Mount Hermon. History at Mount Arbel Dug into the slopes of Mount Arbel are caves which were the hideouts for the Jews who fought against the Greeks and Romans. These were extended in the 17th century by the Druze, but the original caves are documented to date back to the Second temple period. Josephus writes about the Roman conquest of some of the last Hasmonean rebels who dwelt in the cliffs of Mount Arbel. As well as the cliffs, Arbel houses an ancient synagogue, the ruins of which can be seen today. Interestingly this it the only synagogue in the world in which the ark does not face Jerusalem.