Makhrour to Battir

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John Atick
  • Author: John Atick
  • Created: February 9, 2019 8:00 am
  • Updated: March 18, 2020 11:10 am
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Trail Type: Hiking
Difficulty Grade: Easy
  • Distance 5.08 km
  • Time 2 h 57 min
  • Speed 1.7 km/h
  • Min Altitude 596 m
  • Peak 930 m
  • Climb 196 m
  • Descent 474 m

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This hike starts from a nice valley called el-Makrour. It extends from Beit Jala city all the way to the village of Battir. The hike is suitable for families if you plan to spend a few hours hiking in nature. Once you reach Battir, you will be mesmerized by the ancient agricultural terraces that are a UNESCO world heritage site.

1. The Roman Pool

Altitude: 639 m

Every family in Battir gets their share of water once every 8 days for irrigation purposes.

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2. el-'Ein Spring

Altitude: 659 m

The main spring in the village. It always has a running water.

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3. The Terrace's Cafe al Jenan

Altitude: 641 m
Address: Battir
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1 Comment

  1. Niclas von Caprivi
    Niclas von Caprivi on October 17, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Great easy track, thank you! The Terrace Cafe has good Mezze dishes and delicious bread. We took the dirt road back which was 7km and had a sunset salad in the Jala Jungle.

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This hike starts from a nice valley called el-Makrour. It extends from Beit Jala city all the way to the village of Battir. The hike is suitable for families if you plan to spend a few hours hiking in nature. Once you reach Battir, you will be mesmerized by the ancient agricultural terraces that are a UNESCO world heritage site.