Mount Eitan Loop
Lowest point
Cumulative Ascent
Trail Type
Circular
Highest point
מעגלי
705
Distance
7.8 km, 4.85 miles.
Difficulty Level
2/4
154
627
Cumulative Descent
Navigation File
154
Starting Point
End Point
Sataf car park
חניון עליון סטף
Sataf car park
חניון עליון סטף
Recommended Season
All seasons
Western side: Shaded in the morning, making summer runs particularly pleasant.
Eastern side: Runs through woodland that shields you from the sun.
Suitable for summer outings as long as you start at a reasonable morning hour.
In winter, the trail dries quickly after rain and rarely turns muddy.
All seasons
Western side: Shaded in the morning, making summer runs particularly pleasant.
Eastern side: Runs through woodland that shields you from the sun.
Suitable for summer outings as long as you start at a reasonable morning hour.
In winter, the trail dries quickly after rain and rarely turns muddy.
Trail Description
Mount Eitan, one of the highest peaks in the Jerusalem Hills (≈ 800 m / 2,625 ft), lies at the heart of the Sataf Forest and forms part of the mountain chain surrounding the city.
A 7.8 km (4.8 mi) circular dirt track encircles the mountain, offering sweeping views of the Jerusalem range, as well as Nahal Sorek, Nahal Tzova, and other nearby valleys.
🏃♂️ Trail Character
A wide, well-maintained path with gentle climbs and descents that are not especially demanding.
Expect lush scenery, crisp mountain air, and an authentic sense of nature along the way.
No car shuttle needed – the start and finish are at the same spot.
Mount Eitan, one of the highest peaks in the Jerusalem Hills (≈ 800 m / 2,625 ft), lies at the heart of the Sataf Forest and forms part of the mountain chain surrounding the city.
A 7.8 km (4.8 mi) circular dirt track encircles the mountain, offering sweeping views of the Jerusalem range, as well as Nahal Sorek, Nahal Tzova, and other nearby valleys.
🏃♂️ Trail Character
A wide, well-maintained path with gentle climbs and descents that are not especially demanding.
Expect lush scenery, crisp mountain air, and an authentic sense of nature along the way.
No car shuttle needed – the start and finish are at the same spot.
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Park in the Upper Sataf lot (enter “Sataf – Upper Parking” in Waze).
Although the loop can be run in either direction, the description below assumes a west-side start above Nahal Tzova.
From the lot, walk back a few dozen metres along the road you arrived on; a short staircase descends to the path that marks the beginning of the loop.
At this point you’ll find a large signboard with a map and route explanation.
The entire trail is marked with red blazes and clear distance markers from the starting point.
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A final way-marker points to the parking area about 100 m farther up the path, bringing you full circle to the trail’s starting point.
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