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Cliff rappelling

Shilat Cliff

מצוק שילת

Center, jerusalem hills

Duration: 2.5 hTallest rappel: 35 m

Metzuk Shilat in Ben Shemen Forest near Modi'in, a shaded wall in a pine grove with short access, for families and beginners.

Also known as: Shilat cliff, שילת, טיפוס + סנפלינג במצוק שילת, טיפוס מצוק בשילת, למתחילים, למתחילים

  • Good for beginners
  • Easy access
  • Families
  • Forest
  • picnic

Information as of 12 Oct 2026

At a glance

Duration
2.5 h
Trail length
200 m
Tallest rappel
35 m
Number of rappel routes
1
Rope needed
80 m
Water
Dry

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Meeting point (parking)

חניון מצוק שילת, ליד צומת שילת. גישה בדרך עפר קצרה מהכביש הראשי.

The meeting point is the parking spot. You continue on foot from here.

Coordinates: 31.92325, 35.01167

About

Metzuk Shilat sits in a pine grove in Ben Shemen Forest, above Nahal Modi'in. Thanks to the forest it is almost always shaded and breezy, and it is one of the most convenient rappelling and climbing sites in central Israel.

The rappel starts from the top of the cliff, on natural anchors around rocks and trees; some trees are diseased and unstable, so choose anchors carefully. Beginner climbers will prefer the western side of the wall.

From the parking it is a short walk north to the cliff edge. The way back up after the rappel, or down to the base for climbing, is on the west side and very easy.

Getting there

בשביל להגיע למצוק שילת מכוונים בוויז לכיוון 'קברות המכבים'. לאחד הפנייה ימינה מהכביש הראשי (443) פונים שוב ימינה ונוסעים לכיון מושב שילת כאשר רואים שלט אזהרה 'זהירות שער' פונים בשביל עפר שמאלה. עוברים מעבר בקר- השביל עביר לכל רכב (צריך לשים לב על בחירת הנתיב) נוסעים ישר עד שמגיעים לחניית עפר.

Access notes

Set Waze to 'קברות המכבים' (Maccabees' Tombs). From Route 443 turn right, then right again toward Moshav Shilat. At the 'caution, gate' sign turn left onto a dirt track, cross a cattle grid and continue to the dirt parking. The track is passable for any car, but pick your line with care. From the parking walk north to the cliff edge.

Parking

A free dirt parking area near the top of the cliff, a few minutes' walk away.

Difficulty and suitability

Difficulty
Easy
Good for beginners
Yes
Minimum age
From age 5
Recommended group size
Up to 30 people
Typical duration
2.5 h
Hiking distance
200 m
Elevation gain
30 m
Water activity
No

Descent profile

Shilat Cliff · Descent profile, schematic, not to scaleSum of drops 35 mTotal length 200 mDrop A 35 mShilat CliffDescent profile, schematic, not to scale

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Rappel routes(1)

#NameHeightObstacleProfileLandingAnchorBolts and stationsRopeFrom previousDetails
1Updated 5 Oct 2023Height: 35 mWaterfall / rappel––Natural anchor–80 m–

When to go

  1. JanuaryPossible
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  12. DecemberPossible
  • Possible

Shade: המצוק מתאים לגלישה וטיפוס ומוצל לגולשים כל היום. לגבי צל למטפסים- תגיעו באזור הצהריים, כי זה תלוי מאיזה זוית מגיעה השמש. המצוק בלב חורשת אורנים של יער בן שמן ככה שכמעט תמיד יש בו צל ומשב רוח נעים.

Seasons

All year

Points on the map

  • ParkingPrimary

    31.92325, 35.01167

  • Siteמיקום מצוק שילת במפה

    31.92487, 35.01223

  • Meeting pointחניון מצוק שילת, ליד צומת שילת. גישה בדרך עפר קצרה מהכביש הראשי.

    31.92500, 35.01210

  • Siteמצוק שילת

    31.92446, 35.01167

  • Siteמצוק שילת

    31.92452, 35.01206

Safety

Some of the trees used as anchors are diseased and unstable: check every anchor and back it up. When climbers and rappellers work at the same time, keep the lines apart. Avoid it in heavy rain.

Weather constraints

פתוח כל השנה. המצוק מוצל רוב היום. בימים חמים במיוחד מומלץ להביא מים מרובים. יש להימנע מפעילות בזמן גשם חזק.

Recommendations

Suits families, beginners and groups, all year. Rappellers have shade all day; climbers find shade around midday. Beginner climbers should head to the western side.

Equipment

For rappelling, two medium-length ropes and a pair of anchor ropes, enough for most of the cliff. For climbing, a long dynamic rope.

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