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Stage 26 of 33 · Israel Trail

Km 738, near Shfayim park and ride → Km 790

Distance
51.7 km
Ascent
+327 m
Descent
-371 m
Walking time
12h 48m
Altitude
0–49 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

🏃 Flat & Runnable🌲 Lowland📏 Ultra Distance

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Route briefing

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14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Km 738, near Shfayim park and ride

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    51.7 km remaining

    +327 m remaining

  2. Water

    1.5 km

    Drinking Water

    Water · 840 m off the trail

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 22 min in

    50.2 km remaining

    +323 m remaining

  3. Water

    2.7 km

    Drinking Water

    Water · 320 m off the trail

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 40 min in

    49.0 km remaining

    +298 m remaining

  4. Water

    4.3 km

    Drinking Water

    Water · 240 m off the trail

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 04m in

    47.4 km remaining

    +284 m remaining

  5. Water

    7.9 km

    Drinking Water

    Water · 820 m off the trail

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 57m in

    43.8 km remaining

    +269 m remaining

  6. Water

    8.9 km

    Drinking Water

    Water · 2 mapped points, nearest 320 m off the trail

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 12m in

    42.8 km remaining

    +264 m remaining

  7. Finish

    51.7 km

    Km 790

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 12h 48m in

    0 m remaining

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51.7 km Distance327 m Climb12h 48m Est. time49 m High pointEPIC Difficulty
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Getting Here

Rishpon Junction (צומת רשפון) (bus stop)

1310m from trailhead · ~15 min walk

📍

End: Km 790

No stop within 2.5 km of the end in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 790, or walk on to the next stage's start.

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
6h 35m
Calories
3,086 kcal
Water Needed
4.4 L
Effort Distance
56.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (297g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
6 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 327m ↓ 371m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈39% paved · ≈61% unpaved
Mixed paved & unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Israel Trail Stage 26: Km 738, near Shfayim park and ride → Km 790 is usually best from November to April. July to September are hot at low level.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage, around 0–48 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedMixedPoorPoorPoorMixedGoodGood
Day / night17°/8°18°/9°21°/11°24°/13°27°/17°29°/20°31°/23°32°/24°31°/22°28°/19°24°/14°20°/10°
Rain, mm146854215500012082151
Snow at high point––––––––––––
Daylight10 h 1511 h 0111 h 5612 h 5613 h 4714 h 1514 h 0513 h 2212 h 2511 h 2610 h 3210 h 03

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

Exit routes not verified

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.

Mapped high point: 49 m, approximately 16.4 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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 51.7 km, 327m ascent, max altitude 49m, ~13h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 5.5L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 3829 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    13h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic

Logistics

This route runs from Km 738, near Shfayim park and ride to Km 790 (51.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Km 738, near Shfayim park and ride
🚌 צומת רשפון (1.1km)
Finish — Getting Back
Km 790
No stop within 2.5 km in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 790.

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 צומת רשפון 1.1 km off trail

🛖 Shelters

  • נמלה בנאית 344m off trail
  • נמלה בנאית km 4.5 · 593m off trail
  • Shelter km 18.3 · 1.0 km off trail
  • Shelter km 34 · 1.6 km off trail
  • Shelter km 51.7 · 92m off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water 1.1 km off trail
  • Drinking Water km 1.5 · 841m off trail
  • Drinking Water km 2.7 · 321m off trail
  • Drinking Water km 3.7 · 1.3 km off trail
  • Drinking Water km 4.3 · 240m off trail

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.