Jesus Trail: GPX, map & 3 stages
64 km in Israel · 3 stages · 1,268 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Nov–Apr
Plan Jesus Trail with the full GPX download, 3 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 3 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Jesus Trail is a 64 km long-distance route from Nazareth to Capernaum. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 3 stages where the mapped route meets public transport; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
64km
Total Distance
3
Stages
1,268m
Total Ascent
428
Transit Stops
Plan Jesus Trail
Jesus Trail covers 64 km from Nazareth to Capernaum with 1,268 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- November to April· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 3 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 3 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 3 days hiking / 2 days trail running / 2 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (-210 m) and the highest point (503 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
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| Weather | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| High point, day / night | 13°/6° | 15°/7° | 18°/8° | 22°/11° | 26°/15° | 29°/19° | 31°/21° | 31°/21° | 29°/20° | 26°/17° | 21°/12° | 16°/8° |
| Low point, day / night | 18°/10° | 19°/11° | 22°/13° | 25°/15° | 29°/19° | 32°/23° | 33°/25° | 34°/26° | 32°/24° | 30°/21° | 25°/15° | 20°/12° |
| Rain, mm | 166 | 122 | 62 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 75 | 132 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 10 h 13 | 11 h | 11 h 55 | 12 h 57 | 13 h 49 | 14 h 18 | 14 h 07 | 13 h 24 | 12 h 25 | 11 h 25 | 10 h 30 | 10 h 01 |
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.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Jesus Trail as 3 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Nazareth
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
64.2 km remaining
+1268 m remaining
Access
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المحطة المركزية
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
64.2 km remaining
+1268 m remaining
Descent
1.3 km
258 m descent
4.6 km at 5.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 19 min in
63.0 km remaining
+1141 m remaining
Descent
34.3 km
232 m descent
2.4 km at 9.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 8h 39m in
30.0 km remaining
+467 m remaining
Climb
44.7 km
144 m climb
2.4 km at 5.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 11h 17m in
19.5 km remaining
+317 m remaining
Descent
48.0 km
266 m descent
3.5 km at 7.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 12h 08m in
16.2 km remaining
+147 m remaining
Finish
64.2 km
Capernaum
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 16h 13m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazareth → Bne Betcha 8 (بني بيتخا 8) | 14.4 km | +357m | 3h 48m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Bne Betcha 8 (بني بيتخا 8) → Kfar Zetim (כפר זיתים) | 25.9 km | +471m | 6h 27m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Kfar Zetim (כפר זיתים) → Capernaum | 23.9 km | +435m | 5h 57m | 🚌 |
| Total | 64.2 km | +1,268m | 16h 13m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Jesus Trail grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
2 days in this draft — about 32.1 km/day, 64.2 km and 1,263 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–240.3 km · +828 m · ~10h 18m
- 1. Nazareth → Bne Betcha 8 (بني بيتخا 8) 14.4 km · +357 m
- 2. Bne Betcha 8 (بني بيتخا 8) → Kfar Zetim (כפר זיתים) 25.9 km · +471 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Kfar Zetim (כפר זיתים) (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 323.9 km · +435 m · ~6h
- 3. Kfar Zetim (כפר זיתים) → Capernaum 23.9 km · +435 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Amnun Beach (חוף אמנון) (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 3 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
The Jesus Trail is a 64 km long-distance hiking trail in Israel. This car-free guide breaks it into 3 transit-optimized stages, each starting and ending at a public transport stop.
Jesus Trail — frequently asked questions
How long is Jesus Trail?
Jesus Trail is a 64 km long-distance route from Nazareth to Capernaum, presented as 3 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Jesus Trail?
The distance-based examples cover 2-3 days for 64 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Jesus Trail?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Jesus Trail is usually best from November to April. June to October are hot at low level. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Jesus Trail by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Israel as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Jesus Trail?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 3 stage GPX downloads for Jesus Trail — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Jesus Trail?
Jesus Trail is rated epic: 64 km with roughly 1,268 m of total ascent, with a high point near 503 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Jesus Trail?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Every stage includes transit notes.
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🗂️ Open data source: Jesus Trail on OpenStreetMap (relation 364191). Transit stops from OSM.