Mt. Hermonit

Mount Hermonit rises to 1,211 meters (3,973 feet) above sea level and stands as the second highest peak in the Golan Heights. A partially paved road reaches the summit, where you can view the Baca Valley and observe the volcanic rock formations of this dormant volcano.

The mountain formed through volcanic activity during the geological past of the Golan Heights. In 1973, the peak became a strategic observation point for Israeli forces to monitor military developments across the nearby border.

The mountain carries the Arabic name Tell al-Sheikhah, which connects to Mount Hermon in local tradition. In Druze belief, the peak holds symbolic significance as the spiritual counterpart to Mount Hermon.

The summit is accessible via a partially paved road and offers wide views of the surrounding landscape. The climb is manageable, but you should plan for weather conditions and daylight hours.

An active tuff quarry cuts through the mountain, exposing layers of volcanic rock. This ongoing extraction reveals the volcanic composition of the region in a way rarely seen elsewhere.

GPS coordinates: 33.18555,35.79349

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05