People come from all around the country to Beit Shemesh to visit the largest and most beautiful stalactites-stalagmites cave in Israel.

The Soreq Cave also known as Avshalom’s Caves or the Stalactite Caves is a nature reserve and part of the National Parks Authority. Located close to Beit Shemesh, the caves are a great place to explore with your family, and a cool place to escape the summer heat.

The beautiful formations are made from years of dripping water and you must make sure to wear good shoes with traction because it can get quite slippery. There are guard rails throughout and the path is lit.

Humidity in the cave is between 92%-100%. The cave is 82 meters long and 62 meters wide.

Kids find the cave “magical” and it is a very memorable experience.

Spectacular Stalactite and Stalagmite Shapes – the cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites, which visitors can view all along the route. Among others, there are the “pillar”, the “elephant’s ears”, the “sculptures garden”, the “macaroni field”, “Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Romeo and Juliette” – a stalactite and stalagmite that are almost, but not quite, kissing each other, and many others.

There are 150 stairs to get down from the visitors center to the opening of the cave. With special permission you can request to drive down to the cave area. Baby strollers are not allowed in the cave.

There are lovely picnic areas in the forests around the nature reserve for a really nice day out.

Summer hours:
Sunday–Thursday and Saturday: Entry from 8am to 4pm. Reserve closes at 5pm. 
Friday and holiday eves: Entry from 8am to 3pm. Reserve closes at 4pm.

More information here: http://https//www.parks.org.il/en/

Phone: ‎02-991-1117

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