Mount Arbel: Cliffs, Caves and Rebels

The finest view over the Sea of Galilee, and a descent with pegs and handholds to the cliff caves.

• RegionSea of Galilee & the Galilee
• Duration4-5 hours
• DifficultyModerate-hard
• Distance6 km
• Upcoming datesOn request, for groups and families
• Pricefrom ₪240

Mount Arbel rises almost 400 meters above the Sea of Galilee. From the top you see the whole lake, the Golan and the Hermon. We descend a steep trail with pegs and iron handholds to fortified caves carved into the cliff.

According to Josephus, rebels hid in these caves in Herod's time, and he lowered soldiers in boxes on ropes from the clifftop. At the bottom we visit the remains of the Arbel synagogue and end with a view over the Ginosar Valley.

Route notes

Requires fitness and no fear of heights. Not for young children. No hiking in heatwaves or rain.