Israel Tours

Bible Hill Jerusalem - Givat HaTanach

Written by Adam Singer | Dec 13, 2023 10:47:55 PM

Bible Hill is off the beaten path, but not by a whole lot.

For the time being, Bible Hill is a blissfully underdeveloped site just across the street from First Station in Jerusalem.

If you have to choose between the two of them, First Station is definitely my recommendation.  But, Bible Hill is definitely worth a mention.  I think I'd like to pick up a picnic lunch at First Station and then walk out for the unpolluted spot on Bible Hill to really enjoy a classic view of the Old City and the Judean Hills.

If you can handle about 10 steep dirt stairs, you should be able to get to the top of Bible Hill without much trouble.  From it's flat top, you can see St. Andrew's Church and a vista that stretches all the way from the Old City and David's Tower, to lovely views of the Mount Zion, the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Ascension and Abu Tor.