Routes and Rates
A circular walking route, also suitable for cycling, with an easy difficulty level. The route includes two parts: a beach promenade with beautiful views of the sea and the coastal rocks, and an urban park. The full duration of the route is about two to three hours, and it is mostly exposed to the sun (in summer, it is recommended in the afternoon hours).
The access to this route is from the intersection of Atzel Street and HaHagana Boulevard in Haifa, where we will turn west towards the gas station and park in the nearby parking lot (next to the “Maxim” restaurant).
For those coming from the eastern neighborhoods of Haifa and the northern area, it is recommended to arrive via the Carmel Tunnels. We will enter the tunnels at the Kiryat interchange (or at the Neve Sha’anan interchange) and exit on the western side of Haifa.
For those coming through the Carmel Tunnels, exit to the street of the Expelled of Spain, and turn left onto Moshe Fleiman Street. On Fleiman Street, we will turn right, continue straight at the first traffic light, and before the second traffic light, we will turn right onto Route 4 (HaHagana Boulevard) and continue straight for about 2.5 km until the Atzel Street intersection, where we will turn left to the parking lot next to the gas station.
The walking route
From the gas station, we will turn south and pass through an underground passage for vehicles under the railway tracks. Here we will turn right and enter the area of the Shikmona Beach Nature Reserve. This reserve is intended to protect the rocky reefs in the sea, which are rich in various marine life, while the coastal strip has seasonal blooming in winter and spring. Along the beach, a promenade has been arranged (not shaded), which includes a walking path and a route for cyclists. At the northern part of the promenade is Tel Shikmona – the remains of an ancient port city. North of the tel is the Institute for Marine and Lake Research, and a little further north is a pedestrian crossing under the railway tracks (choose the right entrance; the left entrance is a drainage outlet with no exit). Upon reaching the road, we will turn right , walk a short stretch alongside the main road, and soon enter the well-maintained HaChet Park – with lawns, playgrounds, and shaded areas. (It is also possible to cross via an overhead bridge to the other side of the road to see a mosaic floor and return to the park area at the nearest traffic light), we will continue in the park until its southern end, towards the waiting vehicle.
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