 Kibbutz Yahel | ||
| Yahel | ||
| district | South district | |
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| Residents | 182 (2015) | |
| height | 198 m | |
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Yahel is a kibbutz in the Arava (Hevel Eilot Regional Council) in the south of Israel.
background
The kibbutz Yahel, which was founded at the end of 1976, is located in the southern Arava near the Jordanian border. Tourism has developed into an economic focus in recent years.
To the west of the kibbutz rise cliffs and a mountainous area around the 1 Mount Yaalon (Har Ya'alon), north of it that leads Wadi Yahel in a north-westerly direction and south of it, in a westerly direction of the kibbutz, the Wadi Yaalon.
getting there
Most foreign travelers travel through the Tel Aviv - Ben Gurion at. The journey from Eilat from, the previous city airport Eilat is served by charter airlines; The route from the new airport, a little north of Eilat, is even shorter Ramon Airport Eilat, which should start operations at the end of 2017.
By train / bus
There is no railway connection to the Arava, the nearest railway station is that of Dimona, the continuation of the railway line through the Arava until after Eilat has been in the planning for some time.
The bus routes of the Egged between Tel Aviv (394), Be'er Sheva (397), Jerusalem (444) and Eilat, which run through the Arava, stop at the junctions on road 90.
In the street
The locality Yahel is from the Yahel Junction the Jordan Valley Road 90 to be reached via a short spur road. The 90 leads from the north of Israel along the Dead Sea through the Arava down to Eilat. The connecting road joins a few kilometers further north 13which of the 40 leads into the central Arava, into the 90; the von Beer Sheva above Mitzpe Ramon to Eilat leading street 40 even in the 90.
mobility
Locally one moves on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Arandal lookpout, located at the entrance to Arandal Farmwhose lands extend east to the Jordanian border.
- 2 Wadi Ya'aron: on a
The blue and white marked piste, which leads from the kibbutz in a westerly direction, leads to Wadi Ya'alon; a steep cliff is avoided by the path, there is a beautiful view of the valley. Here you meet the geologically exceptional Bulbusim (בולבוסים), organic material is spherically surrounded by limestone. - north of Mount Ya'alon you can do this on an unmarked path 3 Wadi Yahel wander through.
- a few kilometers to the south one arrives at the Nahal Qetura (Nahal Ketura). The 4 Approach Nahal Qetura Access from the 90 runs on one
green and white marked slope. after 3 km you get to the blue and white marked path leading into the wadi to the source 5 A qetura increases.
The blue and white marked piste, which leads from the kibbutz in a westerly direction, leads to Wadi Ya'alon; a steep cliff is avoided by the path, there is a beautiful view of the valley. Here you meet the geologically exceptional Bulbusim (בולבוסים), organic material is spherically surrounded by limestone.
green and white marked slope. after 3 km you get to the - If you like, you can take the blue and white marked path to the cliff of the 2 Mount Qetura rising up. The blue and white marked 6 piste on the plateau above the cliff leads to the road 40. If you like, you can go on the other side of the street 40 on the blue and white marked slope to the cliffs of the 7 Mount Ayit continue hiking (approx. 1 km).
- 8 Yahel Dune: the sand dune area of the Yahel Dunes were threatened by a sand mining project in the Arava. After the intervention of nature conservation organizations, a remaining part of the dune area was preserved and placed under protection, it is the only sand dunes of the Arava. Access is possible via a gravel road that runs parallel to road 90 to the east; a vehicle with sufficient ground clearance is required for access.
activities
shop
- 1 Grocery store. Groceries and everyday items.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- Website of the kibbutz, hebr.
