Mount Odem, Volcanic summit in Golan Heights, Israel

Mount Odem is a dormant volcano in the Golan Heights, rising 1,100 meters and made of scoria in red-purple shades. It has two craters, one on the west side and one on the north. On its eastern slope are agricultural terraces with vineyards, while the settlement of Odem lies on the western slope.

Mount Odem is part of the Israeli line of volcanic tuff cones in the Golan Heights. Its summit holds a IDF position manned only in emergencies, and the western slope carries the settlement of Odem. The eastern slope was terraced for agriculture, with grape vineyards planted on the steps.

The Hebrew name Odem refers to the red soil, and the Arabic names Tell al-Ahmar and Ras al-Ahmar carry the same meaning. The scoria on the slopes comes in red-purple shades, and the eastern flank holds agricultural terraces with grapevines. The village of Odem sits on the western slope.

The mountain is accessible via marked trails that connect to the Golan Trail, offering visitors different route options. Wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water, as the hike requires several hours of walking.

The mountain has two craters, one on the west side and one on the north, and its scoria is red-purple. On the eastern slope are agricultural terraces with grapevines, while the settlement of Odem lies on the western slope.