Ein Qubei

All information about Ein Qubei: Ein Qubei is the spring of the Arab village of Qubei, whose residents fled during the War of Independence in Operation "Hah Har." The village preserves in its name the ancient settlement of Qubei mentioned in the Talmud, and in the ruin one can see today remains dating back some 1,700 years from the Byzantine period. Ein Qubei is a layer spring that flows into an underground chamber with arches, which served as an ancient collection system. The purpose of the system was to store water for drinking and to channel the remaining water through a tunnel toward an external water reservoir, from which it fed the wadi's irrigation channels—for irrigating agricultural crops. Near the spring you can see a deserted mosque within a structure from the Byzantine period. It is highly recommended to bathe in the cool spring water. One can enter the water that flows above ground, but most of the water is in the underground reservoir. It is also recommended to enjoy a beautiful circular route in Nahal Qubei that descends from the spring and overlooks a magical landscape. The route is easy and short (about one hour) and begins with trail markings in red. After about 0.5 km downhill, surrounded by dense vegetation, we will join an unpaved path marked in green—previously it was the road used by the patrols opposite the border with Jordan until 1967. We will turn right on the path, and after a short climb we will reach the cars again. In conclusion, it is recommended to enjoy a picnic in the beautiful orchards around Ein Qubei. There is a declared overnight parking area and a water tap. For the full route at Ein Maatte, the Caesar's Path and Ein Qubei >>