Sfounim Stream & Megadim Cliff Loop – Caves, Bats & Coastal Views
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- Distancia
- 5,42 km
- Desnivel positivo
- 185 m
- Dificultade técnica
- Moderado
- Desnivel negativo
- 185 m
- Altitud máxima
- 160 m
- TrailRank
- 30
- Altitud mínima
- 21 m
- Trail type
- Circular
- Tempo
- 2 horas 32 minutos
- Coordenadas
- 2255
- Fecha de subida
- 19 de septiembre de 2025
- Fecha de realización
- septiembre 2025
preto de Megadim, Haifa (Israel)
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If you like your hikes with a mix of abandoned industry, geology, and a touch of Batman’s real estate portfolio, this loop is for you.
We left the car at the northern entrance, just next to Moshav Megadim, crossed Highway 4 (always the most extreme part of any Israeli hike), and entered the trail. The route first takes you past an abandoned quarry — nature slowly reclaiming what humans left behind — and then into the dry streambed of Nahal Sfounim.
The highlight is Sfounim Cave, a surprisingly spacious cavern with stalactites, stalagmites, and a healthy population of bats who seem unimpressed by human visitors. The trail climbs gradually, partly shaded, until you reach the high point: Cliff Megadim (Tzuk Megadim). From here, the Mediterranean stretches out in full panorama — perfect for photos or for pretending you’re the first person to “discover” it.
On the way down, there’s a bonus stop: Megadim Cave, a smaller but still charming hole in the rock, like the little sibling of Sfounim.
All in all: a pleasant circular hike, with caves, shade, views, and just enough bats to keep things interesting.
We left the car at the northern entrance, just next to Moshav Megadim, crossed Highway 4 (always the most extreme part of any Israeli hike), and entered the trail. The route first takes you past an abandoned quarry — nature slowly reclaiming what humans left behind — and then into the dry streambed of Nahal Sfounim.
The highlight is Sfounim Cave, a surprisingly spacious cavern with stalactites, stalagmites, and a healthy population of bats who seem unimpressed by human visitors. The trail climbs gradually, partly shaded, until you reach the high point: Cliff Megadim (Tzuk Megadim). From here, the Mediterranean stretches out in full panorama — perfect for photos or for pretending you’re the first person to “discover” it.
On the way down, there’s a bonus stop: Megadim Cave, a smaller but still charming hole in the rock, like the little sibling of Sfounim.
All in all: a pleasant circular hike, with caves, shade, views, and just enough bats to keep things interesting.
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