Nachal Dolev Reserve
Near Bet Shemesh
Israel
Hiking Trails:
Twins Cave (Hateumim) Trail
Total Time: 1:05
Estimated Distance: 1.1 Miles
Pros: Scenic area, fascinating cave
Cons: None
Hike Type: Out and back
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKHsPv5j27WUfb3x8
Hiking Partner:
Judah Friedman
Back in November I made a trip to Israel and went to the Twins Cave (Maareh HaTeumim) near Bet Shemesh in the Nachal Dolev (Wadi Dolev) Reserve. The cave was closed for the wintering of the bats and we couldn't explore. Now in the summer the cave was open and we were able to explore the cave. We took the the Twins Cave (Hateumim) Trail to the cave, and went in the path in the cave to the end.
It's a large wild cave with stalagmites and stalactites, and is completely dark so a flashlight is needed. There were lots of bats present sleeping on the ceiling and they were making squeaking sounds. After exploring the cave and leaving, we headed back along the same route back to the trailhead.
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| Wild Gazelle Near the Trailhead |
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| Information Plaques at the Trailhead |
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| Hiking Trail |
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| Entrance to the Cave |
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| Fig Tree Growing Out of the Cave |
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| Sign in the Cave |
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| Inside the Cave |
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| On the Way Back |
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