A via ferrata on Tzuk Manara above Kiryat Shmona, a walk clipped to a steel cable along the cliff edge facing the Hula Valley.
Also known as: Manara cliff, צוק מנרה
- Good for beginners
- Kids
- Easy access
- Families
- Scenic
Information as of 21 Oct 2026
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 h
- Trail length
- 1.2 km
- Water
- Dry
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Meeting point (parking)
חניון צוק מנרה, כביש 90, הכניסה הדרומית לקריית שמונה
The meeting point is the parking spot. You continue on foot from here.
Coordinates: 33.24750, 35.57250
About
The Tzuk Manara via ferrata runs along the Naftali ridge above Kiryat Shmona. Participants walk over rocky ground along the cliff edge, clipped to a steel cable at all times, crossing wooden bridges and a steep section on the way.
Difficulty is moderate, and the route suits beginners and reasonably fit children. The path looks out over the Hula Valley, Mount Hermon and the Golan Heights. The site also has a cable car that can take you from Kiryat Shmona to the upper station.
Access notes
Set Waze to 'צוק מנרה'. The entrance is off Route 90 at the southern entrance to Kiryat Shmona. You can ride the cable car from the lower station to the upper one.
Parking
The Tzuk Manara parking lot, next to the lower cable car station at the southern entrance to Kiryat Shmona.
Difficulty and suitability
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Good for beginners
- Yes
- Minimum age
- From age 10
- Recommended group size
- Up to 30 people
- Typical duration
- 2 h
- Hiking distance
- 1.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 80 m
- Water activity
- No
Seasons
Points on the map
- Meeting pointPrimaryחניון צוק מנרה, כביש 90, הכניסה הדרומית לקריית שמונה
33.24750, 35.57250
Safety
Throughout the route you stay clipped to the cable with a via ferrata set, harness and helmet. After rain, do not start until the path is completely dry, because of the slip risk, especially on the descents.
Weather constraints
פתוח כל השנה למעט אחרי גשם. יש להמתין שהשביל יתייבש לחלוטין בגלל סכנת החלקה, במיוחד בירידה.
Recommendations
Suits families with children, beginners and groups. Open all year except on days after rain. The same day can include the site's other attractions.
Equipment
A harness, helmet and via ferrata set (two arms with carabiners and an energy absorber) for each participant, and walking shoes with good soles.
Photos
צוק מנרה - מבט על הצוק ועמק החולה Photo: Jotpe, CC BY-SA 4.0
צוק מנרה - רכבל ונופים לעמק החולה Photo: Jotpe, CC BY-SA 4.0
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