Latrun & Sha'ar HaGai: The Road to Jerusalem, 1948

The Latrun police fort, Yad La-Shiryon, the armored convoys of Sha'ar HaGai and the Burma Road.

• RegionCenter & Coastal Plain
• Duration4-5 hours
• DifficultyEasy-moderate
• Distance4 km
• Upcoming datesOn request, for groups and families
• Pricefrom ₪240

In the War of Independence Jerusalem was under siege, and the road to it ran between hills held by Arab forces. At Latrun, by the British police fort that became Yad La-Shiryon, we hear about the hard battles for the junction and visit the large tank collection.

We continue to Sha'ar HaGai, where the armored-car shells of the convoys still stand, and walk part of the Burma Road, the bypass cut by night to bring food and weapons to Jerusalem.

Route notes

Especially suited to teenagers and reserve units. A short ceremony can be included.