Trip to Metula - the most northern settlement of Israel

Trip to Metula - the Northernmost Settlement of Israel

Old houses, picturesque courtyards, and proximity to the Lebanese border make a trip to Metula (the northernmost settlement of Israel) exciting and unforgettable. This small town will be interesting even for tourists who have already been to this area.

  • Car Type: Standard Vehicle
  • Location: Upper Galilee
  • Route Length: approx. 4.5 km
  • Duration: up to 2 hours
  • Starting Point: Entrance to Metula from Highway 90
  • End Point: Parking lot next to the spring and park
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Metula Travel Map

Trip Start

Turn off Highway 90 towards Metula. After passing the settlement gates, continue along the highway heading north.
This section of the road is named after Brigadier General Erez Gerstein, who was killed in Lebanon in 1997.

Drive to Maale-Dado Street (1). At the intersection of Route 90 and Maale Dado (1), turn left and drive to the end of the street (2). Between February and April, you can enjoy a plethora of blooming sword lilies growing right by the roadside. On the viewing platform, which our route leads to, you have a breathtaking view of the surroundings.

Border Fence

At the roundabout, turn right (south) and drive parallel to the ring road. On the left side, beyond the fence, is the Ayun Waterfall. On the eastern side of the river lies the border between Israel and Lebanon. On the western side of the border is the paved road of Israel with yellow Hezbollah flags along the way.

Then the road turns sharply left (east), and to the left of the curve is a large mill (6). After the curve, the road leads to the intersection with Hazafim Street (7). Turn right (west) and drive to Maayan Street. Turn left (south) and then left again to Mizpe-Naftali Street, which is part of the main street of the settlement. Next to the statue with four apples, past the caravans, turn left again (east) to the parking lot next to the spring (8), where the trip ends.

Walk Through the Spring Park

Park the car and walk along the signs to the beautiful spring to explore the area.