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Standing at the summit, one can see the exact spot where Israeli forces once stood guard over the Syrian frontier. The site combines military history with breathtaking views, highlighting the strategic importance of the Golan Heights in Israel’s defense.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the summit of Mount Bental, a place where the raw, ancient power of geology intersects with the complex, modern realities of geopolitical conflict. Standing here in the northernmost reaches of the Golan Heights, you…
Listen in the app2The Ascending Path and Volcanic Summit
As we begin our exploration near the arrival point of the mountain, take a moment to reflect on the journey required to reach this elevated sanctuary. The road leading up to Mount Bental is famously winding, a circuitous ribbon…
Listen in the app3The Baseline Stone and Global Signpost
Continuing along the paved walkway of the summit, we arrive at one of the most photographed and conceptually fascinating installations on Mount Bental. Standing prominently against the open sky is a colorful, multi directional…
Listen in the app4The Mount Bental Coffee Shop Pavilion
Just a short, one minute walk from the distance signpost, we transition from the stark realities of military geography to an unexpectedly charming oasis of civilian comfort. Before you stands the local coffee shop, a bustling…
Listen in the app5The Western Overlook and Kibbutz Merom Golan
Let us now move away from the bustling coffee pavilion and walk toward the western edge of the summit. As you approach the railing, the landscape suddenly drops away, revealing the stunning interior curvature of the volcanic…
Listen in the app6The Descent into the Upper IDF Bunkers
Turning our backs to the peaceful agricultural vistas of the west, we now approach the stark, imposing remnants of Mount Bental's military architecture. As we walk along the crest, you will notice deep trenches cut violently into…
Listen in the app7The Subterranean Quarters and Armored Turrets
We have now descended deep into the subterranean bowels of the Mount Bental military complex. Down here, the natural light of the sun is entirely extinguished, necessitating the use of our flashlights to pierce the heavy,…
Listen in the app8The Eastern Viewpoint and the Quneitra Valley
Emerging from the dark confines of the subterranean bunkers, we now walk toward the easternmost balcony of the summit, the primary observation point facing the Syrian border. As you step up to the railing, an incredibly vast and…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our comprehensive walking tour of Mount Bental draws to a close, take a moment to stand once more at the summit and absorb the totality of what you have witnessed. We have traversed a landscape defined by extreme, often…
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What is Mount Bental?
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| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.1290, 35.7858 |
| Last updated |