🦅 גמלא: השביל שבו רואים גם את המפל הכי גבוה בישראל וגם עשרות נשרים

Hidden in the Golan Heights, about 20 kilometers south of the city of Katzrin, sits one of Israel's most impressive nature reserves: Gamla. This special place combines ancient history, wild nature, and the tallest waterfall in the entire country. Gamla Falls flows all year long and drops an amazing 51 meters, making it Israel's tallest waterfall. To reach the viewpoint where you can see it in all its glory, you need to hike a trail that takes about an hour and a half round trip, passing along the way a field of dolmens, ancient basalt burial stones placed there by nomads roughly 4,000 years ago. For an easier adventure that works well for families with young kids or even strollers, there is the Vulture Path, a short, paved trail of only about 600 meters, roughly 20 to 30 minutes of walking, leading to a unique observation point. From there, during the right season, you can actually spot griffon vultures, huge birds of prey with wingspans of nearly three meters, soaring and nesting along the canyon cliffs. Gamla is home to one of Israel's most important vulture nesting areas, and thanks to long-running conservation efforts, including bringing vultures from Spain to strengthen the local population, about 80 vultures now live in the reserve. On certain days, short talks about the vultures are held right at the lookout point. Beyond the trails, Gamla also contains the ruins of an ancient city thousands of years old, adding a fascinating historical layer to any visit. Spring is the most pleasant season to visit, when wildflowers cover the fields, though the reserve welcomes visitors most of the year, just be sure to avoid the hottest midday hours in summer and always bring water and a hat.