Ein Keidam in Mount Carmel is presented as a short, easy hike that suits almost anyone, especially families. The route starts in Tirat Carmel, continues to the Oranit Cave, and then reaches the spring after about 20 minutes from the car, or roughly 6.5 minutes from the trail split. The article was published on June 19, 2026, at 09:16, and is attributed to Tamir Steinman on the channel's main edition.
Oranit Cave is described as an ancient cave that may once have been inhabited by prehistoric humans. Today it is mostly a scenic stop, with occasional vultures passing at the entrance. From there, hikers continue to a fork, where the right branch leads to Nahal Galim and Haifa University, while the left branch continues to Ein Keidam.
Ein Keidam is a spring hidden inside the mountain, with clear, cool water flowing year-round, even in peak summer. The site has two water tunnels, one very shallow and another where the water rises slightly above the knees. The walk through the tunnel is about 60 meters, is especially enjoyable for children, and is partly dark, so visitors are advised to bring a flashlight. The tunnel is artificial, carved long ago, possibly in the Byzantine period, and its walls contain fossils from an ancient sea that once covered the area.
The trip is recommended to end at the Sayerim Lookout in Carmel Forest Park, which overlooks the sea and the green Carmel slopes. The lookout was built in memory of Idan Shapira, a paratroopers reconnaissance fighter killed in the battle of Jenin. The article suggests visiting in the afternoon, when the light turns golden and the sea breeze makes for a pleasant finish.
