Best trails in Susita National Park
Want to find the best trails in Susita National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 6 great trails for birding and hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 1 easy hiking trails in Susita National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 203 to 3,379 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Susita National Park.
Top trails
1
(13)
•Moderate
•5.2 mi
•Est. 2h 39m
Susita (also known as Hippos - עין גב וסוסיתא מעגלי) are the remains of an ancient city, one of the ten foreign "Decapolis" cities, overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Begin at the edge of Ein Gev and proceed along the Ein Gev Stream to the Susita National Park. Within the park pass the Ancient Amphitheatre and Tel Susita taking in the historic views.
2
(3)
•Easy
•1.1 mi
•Est. 32m
This trail runs through Tel Susita and offers stunning views of the Galilee from the Ancient Amphitheatre (תל סוסיתא ואמפיתיאטרון מעגלי) at the edge of the Tel. Hiking up the steep inclines to the Susita Ruins, also known as Hippos, one can be amazed at the ancient people who would build a city on a hill like that. These were tough people, and Susita was one of 10 cities in the Greek Decapolis. The progression of ownership went from the Greeks to the Maccabees to the Romans to the Byzantine...
3
(2)
•Moderate
•4.0 mi
•Est. 2h 12m
This route loops around the entirety of Tel Susita, starting at the edge of the park and passing the Ancient Amphitheatre, Bathhouse and Basilica (סובב תל סוסיתא) before returning via the outer road. Hiking up the steep inclines to the Susita Ruins, also known as Hippos, one can be amazed at the ancient people who would build a city on a hill like that. These were tough people, and Susita was one of 10 cities in the Greek Decapolis. The progression of ownership went from the Greeks to the...
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(3)
•Moderate
•5.6 mi
•Est. 2h 50m
Hiking up the steep inclines to the Susita Ruins (חורבת סוסיתא) also known as Hippos, one can be amazed at the ancient people who would build a city on a hill like that. These were tough people, and Susita was one of 10 cities in the Greek Decapolis. The progression of ownership went from the Greeks to the Maccabees to the Romans to the Byzantine (Catholics) and ultimately to the Muslims before it collapsed in an earthquake in the 700s. Jesus is often remembered here with the passage from...
5
(1)
•Moderate
•2.3 mi
•Est. 1h 14m
Hiking up the steep inclines to the Susita Ruins (תל סוסיתא, אודיאון ותצפית סוסיתא עין גב), also known as Hippos, one can be amazed at the ancient people who would build a city on a hill like that. These were tough people, and Susita was one of 10 cities in the Greek Decapolis. The progression of ownership went from the Greeks to the Maccabees to the Romans to the Byzantine (Catholics) and ultimately to the Muslims before it collapsed in an earthquake in the 700s. Jesus is often remembered...
6
Hard
•19.3 mi
•Est. 9h 4m
This beautiful trail begins east of Ein Gev (שביל צופה כנרת האון), at the Bahai Cemetery, and heads east to Tel Susita. Tel Susita was once part of Greek Hippos and has passed through multiple hands throughout history. From Tel Susita proceed around Haruv Forest, Kfar Haruv, Mevo Hama, Mount Nimron, Mount Sharir and the Turkish Pilots Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Susita National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Susita National Park is Ein Gev and Susita Circuit, which has a 3.9 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 5.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,115 ft.
What is the longest trail in Susita National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Susita National Park is HaOn Kinneret Scenic Trail. This trail is estimated to be 19.3 mi long.
How many trails are in Susita National Park?
There are 6 trails in Susita National Park. These trails have an average 3.6-star rating from 22 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Susita National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Susita National Park has you covered. HaOn Kinneret Scenic Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 3,379 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is The Ruins of Susita, which will get you 1,164 ft of elevation gain.
Are there running trails available in Susita National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 running trails in Susita National Park and the most popular is Ein Gev and Susita Circuit with an average 3.9 star rating from 13 community reviews.