Blossom sites

Across the road from Kibbutz Ruhama, there's a hidden gem: a stunning grove featuring mats of anemones (in season). After the rain, it is recommended to arrive with 4x4 vehicles only. Ruins of the Arab village of Gmama - Remains of mud houses in this Arab village, established in the 19th century by the Kharatis (tenant farmers) who worked the land in the territory of the Bedouin Al Atauna tribe, and who abandoned the village in 1948. The village's name is from the Arab word Gmam, meaning plenty of water, probably because of the abundant water wells in the vicinity. The village was built on the ruins of an ancient Byzantine settlement. There are also remnants of a Byzantine monastery nearby.  ...

The site dedicated to the memory of Marva Bibian, member of Kibbutz Alumim. The Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) planted marjoram shrubs along the road leading to site and installed picnic tables and water taps in the shade of a eucalyptus grove. Near Bor Marva is an ancient water cistern, built of mud bricks, whose top protrudes above the loess soil in which it is dug. Such water cisterns have been discovered at numerous sites in the Western Negev from the Byzantine period (for example, at Khirbet Mador in the Be'eri Forest). Excavating cisterns in crumbly loess soil is impossible. To overcome this problem, the inhabitants of the region dug cisterns and lined them with brick walls so that only their necks protruded from the ground. Over the years, some of the surrounding soil has eroded away and the body of the cistern has been exposed, as has occurred with the Marva cistern. In the anemone...

The anemones blossom at the Bitronot Ruhama Nature Reserve. Drive towards Kibbutz Ruhama. Right before the entrance gate to the kibbutz there's a left turn to the observatory tower. Go down the trail and everything around you is in full bloom... Enjoy!    ...

Drive towards Or HaNer from Road 232. Before the kibbutz' gate, take a left turn towards the kibbutz cemetery. Continue up the trail, pass the cemetery and you will reach a fenced field with magnificent blossoms!  ...

The site is equipped with water fountains and picnic tables. The blossoms are found at the top of the hill. At the entrance to the forest, there is a camping site with picnic tables, courtesy of the KKL-JNF. Pass it, and drive straight up the hill to see the flowers in full bloom....

  On the bicycle route, Sharsheret Park, the eastern side of Nahal Gerar (next to Tidhar) towards Beit HaGadi...

Across the road from Kibbutz Ruhama, there's a hidden gem: A stunning grove featuring mats of anemones (in season). After the rain, it is recommended to arrive only with 4x4 vehicles .    ...

General information: Tour type: Observatory and blossom tour Tour duration: Approximately 1 hour. Difficulty level: Low Rest Rooms on-site: None. Possible picnic points: None. Opening hours: Open WAZE : Anemones Hill - The graves of Ariel and Lily Sharon Anemones Hill (previously called "Lily's Hill" ) is a mound in front of the sycamore farm. About the site: Ancient mound, currently used as the burial estate of Ariel Sharon and his wife, Lily Sharon; An observation point on the Shikma stream area and a site where anemones bloom in season. What can one see? Observation point, spring blossoms and the Sharon burial plot. A view from the hill: To the North - you can see The Sycamore Farm and the Shikma stream, the main stream in the area, where all other streams drain. To the South - agricultural fields. To the East - you can see Kibbutz Dorot, which belongs to Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. To the West -you can see the ruins of the Khirbet...

Drive up to the square of Sa'ad junction and turn towards Netivot. On your right, you can see beautiful anemone mats within the grove. The place features an observatory named after Jonathan Vermeulen, a Police Demolition Expert who was killed by a roadside explosive charge, near the border fence. It is advisable to park in the grove to avoid disturbing traffic on the road. The place is accessible to people with disabilities and offers picnic tables and water fountains. There is an accessible trail of around 300 meters and an observatory. ...

Drive towards Moshav Shokeda (near Netivot). Before the entrance gate, on the right, there is a road traversable for all vehicle types. The path, paved by the KKL-JNF, leads to magnificent flower mats! The forest also features archaeological sites, various blossoms and spectacular vistas, camping spots and bike trails....

Be'eri Forest is one of the main symbols of the Red South Festival. The forest, stretching over 11 million SQM, is filled with anemone mats along its slopes. The interesting sites and camping areas further enhance the forest's popularity. Close to the Nakhbir camping area, which is the forest's main picnic area, the KKL-JNF has paved an accessible, 350m-long shaded trail for people with disabilities. The Be'eri Forest is famous for its excellent bike trails. The starting point for each bike trail is the parking square near the kibbutz road, adjacent to the "Lamedavesh" bike store. There, you can also receive information describing the various biking options. The bike trails reach various sites within the forest, including bunkers dating back to the British Mandate, built in preparation for a possible invasion byGerman troops in WWII; the Sulfur Mines, a deserted plant for extracting sulfur; and the Security House with Old Be'eri water tower....