Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon extends across 700 square kilometers with three summits reaching 2,814 meters, forming the southern edge of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.

The mountain served as a territorial marker during the Israelite conquest under Moses and Joshua, known by ancient names Sirion and Senir.

Ancient temples with Greek inscriptions from 200 CE stand on the mountain slopes, reflecting the religious practices of past civilizations.

The southern slopes contain a ski resort reaching 2,040 meters elevation, while summer months offer hiking trails and berry picking opportunities.

The summit houses the highest permanently staffed United Nations position globally, named Hermon Hotel, monitoring the buffer zone between territories.

Location: Rashaya District

Elevation above the sea: 2,813.95 m

Made from material: limestone

Part of: Golan Heights

GPS coordinates: 33.41687,35.85645

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:14