Ein Prat Rock Climbing

Ein Prat is one of the top climbing areas in the country. There are dozens of great climbs ranging from moderate to very difficult, but as with most of the outdoor climbing in Israel, it isn't trivial. The rock here is exclusively limestone, with the large majority of climbs bolted face climbs. There are a few trad climbs available however. The canyon of Ein Prat allows for a mix of sun and shade, and if you go midweek, there will be almost no crowds. Its close proximity to Jerusalem allows for larger numbers of people on the weekend, but they are probably not climbers. The scenery is stunning - the river is one of the prettiest places around the Jerusalem area. Climbers obviously aren't the only ones who think so, as there is an active monastery in the middle of the reserve. There are a couple of multi-pitch routes, but most are single pitch. A 60m rope should be sufficient.