Stage 10 of 33 · Israel Trail
Km 248 → near Hod Akev Campsite
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Start
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Km 248
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
44.7 km remaining
+1003 m remaining
Climb
20.2 km
113 m climb
1.5 km at 7.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 5h 42m in
24.5 km remaining
+800 m remaining
Climb
32.7 km
216 m climb
1.9 km at 11.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 9h 13m in
12.0 km remaining
+455 m remaining
Climb
41.9 km
172 m climb
2.1 km at 8.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 11h 48m in
2.8 km remaining
+187 m remaining
Descent
43.9 km
147 m descent
0.8 km at 19.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 12h 23m in
760 m remaining
+2 m remaining
Water
44.7 km
Drinking Water
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 12h 36m in
3 m remaining
+0 m remaining
Finish
44.7 km
near Hod Akev Campsite
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 12h 36m in
0 m remaining
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Getting Here
Camp 892 (מחנה 892) (bus stop)
1963m from trailhead · ~23 min walk
End: near Hod Akev Campsite
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Km 248 → km 20.2 (439m) 439–785m | 20.2 km | +187m / -532m | 5h 13m | 📉 Descending |
km 20.2 (439m) → km 32.6 (376m) 376–668m | 12.4 km | +319m / -382m | 3h 37m | 📉 Descending |
km 32.6 (376m) → km 34.6 (593m) 375–593m | 2 km | +219m / -3m | 51 min | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 34.6 (593m) → near Hod Akev Campsite 374–593m | 10.1 km | +201m / -399m | 2h 53m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 44.7 km | +1,003m / -1,406m | 12h 36m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 23% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Israel Trail Stage 10: Km 248 → near Hod Akev Campsite is usually best from November to April. June to September are hot at low level.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (370 m) and the highest point (786 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good |
| High point, day / night | 14°/4° | 15°/5° | 19°/7° | 24°/11° | 28°/15° | 31°/17° | 33°/19° | 32°/19° | 30°/18° | 27°/15° | 21°/10° | 16°/6° |
| Low point, day / night | 16°/6° | 18°/7° | 21°/9° | 26°/13° | 30°/16° | 33°/19° | 34°/21° | 34°/21° | 32°/20° | 29°/17° | 23°/12° | 18°/8° |
| Rain, mm | 43 | 40 | 28 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 22 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 10 h 21 | 11 h 05 | 11 h 56 | 12 h 53 | 13 h 41 | 14 h 07 | 13 h 58 | 13 h 18 | 12 h 24 | 11 h 28 | 10 h 38 | 10 h 11 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 44.7 km, 1003m ascent, max altitude 785.9m, ~13h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 5.5L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 3843 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp13h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)1003m ascent — helps on descents
Logistics
This route runs from Km 248 to near Hod Akev Campsite (44.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 מחנה 892 1.5 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 44.7 · 577m off trail
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