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 hiking and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next adventure? Explore one easy hiking trail in Susita National Park that's great for the whole family. Looking for elevation? Trails in this park range from 203 to 3,379 feet of 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
- (13)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrSusita (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.
- (3)·Moderate·4.0 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis 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...
- (3)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis 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)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrHiking 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...
- Hard·19.3 mi·Est. 9.5–10 hrThis 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.
- (1)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrHiking 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...
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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 ratingfrom 23 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Susita National Park?
HaOn Kinneret Scenic Trail has the most elevation gain with 3,379 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is The Ruins of Susita, which has 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.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Susita National Park?
Yes, there are 5 trails with scenic viewpoints in Susita National Park, including Ein Gev and Susita Circuit, Tel Susita Complete Circuit, The Ruins of Susita, HaOn Kinneret Scenic Trail, and Tel Susita, Odeon and Ein Gev Lookout Circuit.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Susita National Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with historical ruins in Susita National Park, including Ein Gev and Susita Circuit, Tel Susita Complete Circuit, Tel Susita and Ancient Amphitheatre Circuit, The Ruins of Susita, and HaOn Kinneret Scenic Trail.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Susita National Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with archaeological sites in Susita National Park, including Ein Gev and Susita Circuit, Tel Susita Complete Circuit, Tel Susita and Ancient Amphitheatre Circuit, The Ruins of Susita, and HaOn Kinneret Scenic Trail.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Susita National Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Susita National Park, including Ein Gev and Susita Circuit, Tel Susita Complete Circuit, Tel Susita and Ancient Amphitheatre Circuit, The Ruins of Susita, and HaOn Kinneret Scenic Trail.
