March 16, 2017

The INT passes now in Ein Kerem and Kiryat Menahem which are neighborhoods within the city limits of Jerusalem.The new section is ~ 14 km long and it adds ~10 km to the total length of the INT. The description of the section is atthe bottom of this post, pdf file.The distance between Messilat Zion (start of day 20 in the guide) to Netiv HaLamed'Heh (end of day 21 in the guide) is ~62 km.20. Messilat Zion to Sataf - 21 km (Camp out in the area of the Sataf, or look for trail angels in Mevasseret Zion ~3 km).21. Sataf to Ein Kobi (/Tzur Hadassa) - 21 km (Camp out in Ein Kobi or look for trail angels in Tzur Hadassa ~1.5 km from Ein Kobi)22. Ein Kobi to Netiv HaLamed'Heh - 20 km.Fit hikers can compete the section in two days:20. Messilat Zion to Kiryat Menahem ~31 km21. Kirayt Menahem to Netiv HaLamed'Heh- ~31 km.In Kirayt Menahem or in Ein Kerem take a bus + light train to Jerusalem and visit the city for as long as you want.The Jerusalem Abraham Hostel is a great place to stay in the city.Sorry if we've missed other possibilites.