Saturday, 6 of Nov. 2021 - Rummana to Burquin - Thru Hike

We will begin at the village council of Rummana, where you will have a small welcoming ceremony with local families and a short debriefing about the program with the guide.

Rummana, literally meaning 'pomegranates', is approximately 17 km northwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank. This hike is one of the most challenging and superb hikes in Palestine. We will start walking through the ancient village on a hill slope and come across traces of ancient remains, including cisterns and caves carved into rock. We will continue towards a village called Ta’ennek in the northwest of Jenin, where we will be welcomed and hosted by their village consulate and some local people. Ta’ennek is a calm and quiet village with a simple way of living. 

 

We will continue walking towards Burqin, a small agricultural village. Walkers will have the chance to purchase fresh fruit, olive oil and other locally produced organic products. Burqin hosts the Church of St. George, said to be one of the oldest in the world.

 

Masar Ibrahim Hikers stamp location: Burqin Church

  • Walking distance: 17 km
  • Walking time: 5 - 7 hours
  • Difficulty: Difficult

Recommendations:

  • Lightweight walking boots
  • Walking poles
  • At least 4-5 liters of water and snacks for the hike
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Your camera

Included:

  • An experienced local hiking guide
  • Lunch en route arranged by local families

Not Included:

  • Transportations from/to the starting and ending point 

Meeting Point: Rummana's consulate building

Meeting time: 08:30 

 

Highlights

 

Walk through an agricultural village


Sample fresh fruit, olive oil and other locally produced organic products


Visit Burquin's Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, said to be one of the oldest in the world

Route

  1. East Jerusalem