Lake Mesushim

Lake Meshushim is well known in Israel , it is a favorite holiday destination not only for citizens of the country, but also for tourists. A magnificent lake is on the Golan Heights, or rather, it is located on the protected area of ​​Yudea.

Lake Meshushim - description

According to scientists, once on the site of Lake Meshushim was a volcano crater. After many years the volcano died out, and the crater was filled with water. So one of the most beautiful lakes in Israel was formed. It is distinguished by unusual shores, because lava flows flowed along this territory. They froze and formed the banks of a bizarre shape.

Bathe in the lake is not recommended, because it is quite deep, besides the temperature is only 15 degrees, but among tourists are wishing to plunge. It is worth to stroll along the banks of Meshushima and admire the magnificent vegetation. After all, at any time of the year the lake looks impressive.

You can visit Lake Meshushim at any time of the year, here you can camp out. There are fish and crayfish in the lake, but neither is it edible. So, going for a walk to the lake, you should take with you food and drink.

To get to the lake, it is necessary to cross the Judea Nature Reserve, which is very nearby. The walk will be very pleasant for those who love beautiful scenery. From a certain section of the road to the shores of the lake you can walk only. Throughout the way tourists are surrounded by flowers, amazing stones, which are nothing else but basalt pillars.

How to get there?

It is easiest to get to Lake Meshushim by car from Highway 91. From there you need to turn onto route No. 888 and drive to the intersection of Beit-a-Mehez. After another 10-11 km, you need to turn to the east and keep the path according to the signs. Throughout the journey, they meet quite often, so it will not be possible to get lost from tourists. From the sign should go until the asphalt road ends. From there you have to get to the lake on foot, while you can choose one of the two paths, one of them is more complicated, and the other is slightly easier, so the choice should be made based on physical preparedness.