The Carmel National Park is a large area right outside of Haifa with many hiking trails, natural springs, archaeological sites, and amazing areas where you can easily see wildlife. Much of the Carmel is defined as a national park and historically there has been little settlement on the mountain. Lots of hiking trails through the woods. Beautiful hike down the Carmel mountains. A medium to hard trail with ups and downs. Local vendors were very friendly and knowledgeable. The so called Little Switzerland is amazing in spring: full of wild flowers and therefore full of colors and smells and after some rain, even a small water stream with creeks. And many paths to follow...

Fabulous views of northern Israel from the rooftop. The statute of Elijah was nice, but much smaller than I expected. The pictures I saw made me think it was 20 feet tall. Its probably closer to 4 or 5ft. The area surrounding the statute has a pretty little garden with places to sit and spend time relaxing. It was a group bus tour and unfortunately we ran out of time and could not go in the church.

We were here on 13/02/21, near the Carmelites' monastery. The nature is truly beautiful, as everywhere in the North of Israel. What's frustrating is the crazy crouds of people flowing in here after the lockdown ban has been lifted... So I guess come and visit the nature reserves on the week days, not on the weekend!)

Great overview of Haifa. This place was magnificent for camping, we were the only ones there, most of the compound is clean with minimal trash. We also BBQed, and the public restroom was totally fine and usable.

Amazing view but you'll have to work hard to get there. Bike trails for experienced bikers are located in the park, not easy but very rewording.

This is a pretty place, but don’t navigate here if you are looking for the Biblical Mount Carmel, the statue of Elijah or the Carmelite monastery. This is just a nature reserve. The monastery is half an hour from here.

Very nice hiking zone. Not too hard so many people can do it. Has few different paths and on the way you can enter a cave where a prehistoric drawings are shown on the cave walls. Theres a large population of bats there as well. From what i saw small children can hike there as well.

It is a very beautiful place. You can pick mushrooms there or have a picnic. Tables and benches and fire places are there for your convenience

Thşs place is closing around 4-5 pm, and I couldn't jad a chance to visit inside. There is near place that they call it little switzerland but I don't agree with them.

Great place for walking and rest

Great view of the sea in the haifa bay

Beautiful views of Haifa and the surrounding area. Very quiet and taken care of.

A ridge of mediterranean forest and pine reserve. Several streams (some are dry) go across the ridge both sides. There are many trails and attractions.

A place only for people who can walk a lot on not stable ground, great views, you can take amazing photos, but the place is hard to climb and at winter the ground is very slipery, not a lot of parking places and no reception, so be careful...

Beautiful views of Haifa and the Mediterranean

Very nice place with lots of shade and some picnic benches. Great place for kids to go on adventuring. No toilet facilities. The water facilitie wasn't working when I was there (June '23)

Great views and beautiful nature. Better to visit during the week, cause on the weekends there are crouds of people

Beautiful! Lovely place to go with family, friends or partner. There is a beautiful view point from there. Beautiful light during the golden hour. Easily accessible by car. I definitely recommend! 😍

Beautiful place, I didn't get to be here long but it's great. However navigating is a bit confusing, and if you come here make sure you have a car as it's very hard to get a taxi here!

Loved the view. Local vendors were very friendly and knowledgeable.

Beautiful hike down the Carmel mountains. A medium to hard trail with ups and downs. Suitable for dogs who are used to these kinds of trails. I brought my dog, and at some spots, she had a tough time. All in all, a nice hike down and back up the mountains. At the bottom (middle) we arrived at a cool run-off (geyser type) where we were able to get in and cool off. Very nice, recommend😊🐕

The so called Little Switzerland is amazing in spring: full of wild flowers and therefore full of colors and smells and after some rain, even a small water stream with creeks. And many paths to follow...

My childhood wonderland. Used to go during the winters to look for mushrooms with my dad. Nowadays much of the forest is gone because of by fires, but it's vast enough to find patches of trees. From December through April it's very green and blooming.

It was so beautiful. So much space to enjoy the quiet beauty of the land.

Beautiful place

Love it! Great hikes.

Great views, lots of easy hiking trails.

Nice view loved it

One of the most wonderful places i ever been in 💕 , the feeling is indescribable you will feel alive , quite place to your self ✨✨✨✔️