Ramat HaNadiv

Ramat HaNadiv is a landscaped park and mausoleum on Mount Carmel near Zikhron Yaakov, covering rolling hills. The area includes planted pine groves, cypress rows, and native Mediterranean vegetation connected by walking paths.

The Baron acquired the land in the late 19th century during Ottoman rule from a Haifa family. Archaeological excavations later uncovered remains of an ancient palace from the period before the revolt against Rome.

The name refers to the Hebrew word for generous gift, a reminder of the family's philanthropy. Visitors can walk through designed gardens featuring rare plants collected from across the Mediterranean region.

The grounds offer marked routes of different lengths suitable for various walking paces. Shade is limited in some areas, so early morning or late afternoon is more comfortable for visits during warm weather.

Beneath the hills lie remains of a large Roman estate with over a hundred rooms, abandoned in the 60s of the Common Era. The structure covered an area larger than a football field before being destroyed during the unrest.

Location: Mount Carmel

Founders: Rothschild family

Website: http://ramat-hanadiv.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.54797,34.94425

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31