Twin Volcano Loop
Lowest point
Cumulative Ascent
Trail Type
Circular
Highest point
מעגלי
1124
Distance
13.3 km, 8.26 miles.
Difficulty Level
3/4
383
947
Cumulative Descent
Navigation File
383
Starting Point
End Point
Merom Golan
מרום גולן
Merom Golan
מרום גולן
Recommended Season
All Seasons
During the summer months, it is recommended to start the trail in the early morning hours, before temperatures rise — or alternatively, in the late afternoon when the weather becomes more pleasant.
Note: The trail is fully exposed to the sun with no shaded areas, so it’s important to come prepared — with water, a hat, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing.
All Seasons
During the summer months, it is recommended to start the trail in the early morning hours, before temperatures rise — or alternatively, in the late afternoon when the weather becomes more pleasant.
Note: The trail is fully exposed to the sun with no shaded areas, so it’s important to come prepared — with water, a hat, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing.
Trail Description
Circular Running Trail – Merom Golan, Mount Bental & Mount Avital
This circular trail begins at Kibbutz Merom Golan and connects to the Golan Trail (marked in green, blue, and white), near the Bental water reservoir. The trail passes through volcanic landscapes and offers impressive viewpoints.
The route starts with a climb up Mount Bental – a striking volcanic cone. The ascent reaches halfway up the mountain, where a scenic northern view opens up toward Mount Hermon and the Valley of Tears.
Continuing north along the Golan Trail, the Syrian city of Quneitra is visible to the east, along with a wide view of the border area. Further along, Mount Avital – the taller of the two volcanic cones – comes into view. To the east lies the Kaldara Valley, an agricultural area with orchards, and to its north, the slope of Avital’s crater.
The trail circles Mount Avital, offering views of the Syrian volcanic cone line across the border. Kibbutz Ein Zivan appears to the south, just below Avital, and additional cones – Shifon and Yosefon – stand out in the landscape.
Toward the end of the loop, on the western side of Avital, Kibbutz Ortal comes into view, along with an open panorama westward toward the Upper Galilee and the Ramim Ridge.
The trail continues downhill on a paved road, separating from the Golan Trail which continues south. The route turns toward the Kaldara, climbs again toward Bental, reconnects with the Golan Trail, and returns to the starting point at Merom Golan.
Circular Running Trail – Merom Golan, Mount Bental & Mount Avital
This circular trail begins at Kibbutz Merom Golan and connects to the Golan Trail (marked in green, blue, and white), near the Bental water reservoir. The trail passes through volcanic landscapes and offers impressive viewpoints.
The route starts with a climb up Mount Bental – a striking volcanic cone. The ascent reaches halfway up the mountain, where a scenic northern view opens up toward Mount Hermon and the Valley of Tears.
Continuing north along the Golan Trail, the Syrian city of Quneitra is visible to the east, along with a wide view of the border area. Further along, Mount Avital – the taller of the two volcanic cones – comes into view. To the east lies the Kaldara Valley, an agricultural area with orchards, and to its north, the slope of Avital’s crater.
The trail circles Mount Avital, offering views of the Syrian volcanic cone line across the border. Kibbutz Ein Zivan appears to the south, just below Avital, and additional cones – Shifon and Yosefon – stand out in the landscape.
Toward the end of the loop, on the western side of Avital, Kibbutz Ortal comes into view, along with an open panorama westward toward the Upper Galilee and the Ramim Ridge.
The trail continues downhill on a paved road, separating from the Golan Trail which continues south. The route turns toward the Kaldara, climbs again toward Bental, reconnects with the Golan Trail, and returns to the starting point at Merom Golan.
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In Waze, enter 'Dolev Street, Merom Golan'. The trail begins at the yellow gate at the end of the street, heading east.
The Bental reservoir will be on our left (east) as we run.
After 550 meters, turn right onto the Golan Trail and begin the ascent toward Mount Bental.
Over the next 6 kilometers, we run along the Golan Trail until we complete the loop around Mount Avital.
To the east, the Syrian city of Quneitra comes into view, along with a wide panorama of the border area. Further along the trail, Mount Avital – the taller of the two volcanic cones – appears. To the east lies the Kaldara Valley, an agricultural area with orchards, and to its north, the slope of Avital’s crater.
At the end of the loop around Mount Avital, we reach a paved road and turn right.
After 130 meters, we separate from the Golan Trail and continue downhill on the paved road.
We shall turn tight at the round about
We run about 1.5 kilometers with the Kaldara Valley stretching to our right along the way, and then begin the climb toward the junction between Mount Avital and Mount Bental.
We reconnect with the Golan Trail, turn left, and run a little over 3 kilometers in a generally northward direction along the same route we started on – until we reach the starting point at Merom Golan.
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