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	<title>mandess.com - My tourist guide to Israel &#187; The Sorek caves</title>
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		<title>Saints forest (central Israel)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The forest area is pretty big, about 50 square km and stretches from the Sha&#8217;ar hagai Interchange and east towards Jerusalem.</p>
<p>Located south of highway #1 (Tel Aviv &#8211; Jerusalem). Enter via the Sha&#8217;ar-Hagai Interchange (click here for a printable map).</p>
<p>The forest area is very pretty and calm and there are many stopping points along the way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The forest area is pretty big, about 50 square km and stretches from the Sha&#8217;ar hagai Interchange and east towards Jerusalem.</p>
<p>Located south of highway #1 (Tel Aviv &#8211; Jerusalem). Enter via the Sha&#8217;ar-Hagai Interchange (click here for a printable map).</p>
<p>The forest area is very pretty and calm and there are many stopping points along the way to enjoy:</p>
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<li>The Sorek caves</li>
<li>Bnei Brith cave</li>
<li>Bicycle trails and walking trails</li>
<li>Stopping points suited for a picnic</li>
<li>Historic sites</li>
<li>Observation points</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.mandess.com/israel/saintsforest/saintsforest_map.jpg" target="_blank">Click here for a printable map</a>.</p>
<h2>Locations near this area:</h2>
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<li><a href="http://www.mandess.com/home/2009/11/ein-kerem/" target="_self">Ein Kerem</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mandess.com/home/2009/11/abu-gosh-village-the-crusader-church/" target="_self">Abu-Gosh village</a> (pass Sha&#8217;ar Hagai interchange via highway #1, towards Jerusalem. on your left)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mandess.com/home/2009/11/the-latroun-latrun-monastery/" target="_self">Latrun Monastery</a></li>
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