Iris Flower Hotel

Begin this trail at the roundabout at the corner of HaRishonim and HaArazim streetrs and proceed along HaArazim, cross road 90 (carefully!) and head up mount Zefiyya (מבצר טגרט להר צפיה). The observations point on Mount Zefiyya is a little known secret, hidden at the end of a street, in a newer neighborhood of Metula. The point overlooks the intoxicating view of Emek Eyon, which in winter is decorated with blossoms. Additionally, the infamous Beaufort can be seen in Lebanon, Mount Hermon can...

This route begins on the edge of Metula, at the Ayun Stream, and proceeds along the stream to Hatanoor Waterfall (נחל עיון למפל התנור). After dozens of years in which the stream ran dry in summer due to Lebanon's diversion of the waters, the Nature and Parks Authority took action to renew the flow in the stream with the help of water pumped in from Nahal Dan, in order to rehabilitate the unique Nahal Ayun eco-system.

This is the extended trail which runs along the Ayun Stream (נחל עיון מסלול ארוך) and offers incredible views of the surrounding area, which are especially scenic during the spring. The trail itself begins north of Metula and runs through HaTanoor Nature Reserve before doubling back and returning to the start along the same route.

This route is great for running, and loops around some of Metula's scenic streets (הראשונים, הארזים והבלוע). Rishonim Street in Metula is the first street of Metula where the first settlers of the colony built their houses. Since the 1970s, a large part of the houses on the street have been converted into restaurants, hotels and small local galleries. The street and its original houses have been designated as heritage sites by the Council for the Preservation of Heritage Sites in Israel. The...

This scenic driving route can also be done on bike, and offers incredible views as it makes its way from Rishonim Street in Metula to Misgav Am (רחוב הראשונים למשגב עם). Rishonim Street in Metula is the first street of Metula where the first settlers of the colony built their houses. Since the 1970s, a large part of the houses on the street have been coverted into restaurants, hotels and small local galleries.The street and its original houses have been designated as heritage sites by the...