Majrase Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Betiha-Bethsaida Valley, Israel.
Majrase Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Betiha-Bethsaida Valley near the northeastern corner of the Sea of Galilee, featuring spring-fed streams and wetlands. The site offers water routes and dry trails through natural habitats with changing facilities for visitors.
The site received official protected status in 2021 and preserves ancient agricultural terraces and settlement traces that show the area was inhabited for centuries. These archaeological remains indicate how people have lived and worked the land in this region over long periods.
The reserve serves as a place where visitors learn about local ecosystems through informational panels and guided walks along the trails. Schools and nature enthusiasts regularly use the paths to observe water plants and bird species that live here.
Visitors can choose between a water route lasting around 40 minutes during wet periods and a shorter dry trail of about 20 minutes depending on the season. Changing facilities are available on site to prepare for the water routes.
The reserve contains restricted lagoons that serve as breeding grounds for native fish and water turtles that are rarely seen elsewhere. These sheltered waters give visitors a chance to observe animal species that are difficult to spot in other locations.
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