Golan Trail – Section 7: From Husniya to Daliyot Campground

Golan Trail – Section 7: From Husniya to Daliyot Campground

The route begins near the ruins of Husniya—a Circassian village that existed at the site until the Six-Day War. The Circassians were brought to the region in the 19th century by the Ottoman Empire, which settled them in frontier areas to guard against raids by Bedouin tribes.

The trail passes along the eastern edge of Einot Fakhm Nature Reserve. The reserve includes a flat area with dozens of springs that flow throughout the year. We continue to the remains of the village of Faj, with ancient buildings—possibly from the Byzantine period—that have been preserved to a height of two stories, including stone arches supporting the second floor. Near the village ruins is a winter pool that serves as a habitat for rare aquatic plants.

Via Umm al-Dananir, we cross the basalt plains of the Golan, which conceal some unexpected surprises: Rujm al-Hiri (the “Wheel of Ghosts”)—a circular Bronze Age structure with three enormous stone walls and a burial dolmen at its center. Various theories address the site’s purpose. Was it a ritual structure? Perhaps an ancient astronomical observatory?

We pass Daliyot Reservoir—one of the artificial water reservoirs built in the Golan for agricultural irrigation—and finish at Daliyot Campground.

Duration: Full day – 15 km

Difficulty: Moderate, for experienced hikers

Features: Golan Trail

Region: Golan Heights

Starting point: Husniya

End point: Daliyot Campground

Price: 335 NIS per person