One Route of the Tourist Trail in Nir Am
A captivating tour among observation points, blossoms and heritage sites. Recommended Season: All year long (impressive blooms at the end of Winter). Region/locality: Kibbutz Nir Am
Difficulty level: Low
Children: Suitable for the whole family.
Tour duration: 1 hour (excluding tourist sites inside the kibbutz)
We start the route at the Assaf Siboni Observation Point, located on the other side of the Nir Am reservoir, established in memory of Assaf, a member of Nir Am, who fell with his friends in the 1997 Israeli helicopter disaster. The site features a monumental wind chime – consisting of bells, representing the number of years of Assaf’s life.
We will return to the road and continue driving slowly south. At the end of the road is a grove named after Aharon (Ahrale) Zukerman, with a beautiful and pleasant roadside parking lot suitable for a short break.
Adjacent to the parking lot is a memorial site called “Black Arrow,” commemorating the actions of the Paratrooper Brigade. The monument is shaped like an arrow pointing towards the city of Gaza, offering a view of the north and center of the Gaza Strip and some settlements around it.
We will end our trip at the “Armistice House,” next to the monument. Where the IDF and Egyptian Army delegations met to determine the armistice arrangements after the Six-Day War.
Entry to the site is by prior booking and involves a fee.