
A relatively short (8 km long) and easy (mostly downhill) trail. This one way trail takes you into the evergreen forest of the Carmel, enter a flowing fountain to cool yourself, rest in a huge cave (which turns out to be a natural tunnel to the other side of the hill)… but i’m getting ahead of myself.

The black-marked trail begins near Haifa university , and descends Neder stream – until Ein Kedem , which is located in a partially sealed cave – but you can climb into it – and a short (approx 15 meters), low tunnel will take you to the source. This tunnel is dark and water filled, so bring flashlight and bathing suit – and enjoy
From the fountain the trail continues for another 300 meters , till Galim stream is reached. from that point, a short (though a bit steep) climb to the other side will bring you to Oranit cave – one of the largest in the Carmel. In fact, one of its extensions crosses the hill and forms a tunnel, through which the trail (red marked) takes you to Sfunim cave – the place to spot bats.

the trail ends at highway 4, near Mitle stream (little more than 1 km northen to the entrance to Megadim).
