Gamla Nature Reserve

Gamla Nature Reserve

Gamla Nature Reserve is located in the central region of the Golan Heights and is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty with historical ruins. It is also an open park, featuring main attractions such as a water tower, city walls, and a synagogue, as well as a large waterfall and a Byzantine-era church.

The reserve’s attractions are suitable for different types of travelers — some are ideal for family visits, some for road trips, and others for hiking. Gamla Nature Reserve is home to the world’s only small-sized bird of prey known for its size. Vultures’ nests can also be spotted on the cliffs, and visitors can observe the vulture nests through an observation deck at the cliff’s edge via a plane. Another highlight is the 50-meter-high Gamla Waterfall. Though only 50 meters tall, it is the highest waterfall in Israel. On the way to the waterfall, you can see massive prehistoric dolmens enclosed by stone, believed to be over 4,000 years old.

Hidden along steep trails lies the ruins of the ancient town of Gamla, once a bustling Jewish settlement that was nearly destroyed in a war. The remnants stand as a historical site, still offering a glimpse into the town’s former prosperity.

Gamla Nature Reserve

Must-visit reason: Israel’s most renowned nature reserve

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Israel[Israel]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Northern District [North District ]