The Castel National Park is located on the outskirts of Mevsaret Zion in the Jerusalem mountains. Access to the site is from the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway.

The hill rising over Road 1 has become a symbol of the struggle to break through to Jerusalem during the War of Independence. Between trenches and bunkers, the Castel Park is a hands-on memorial to one of the most fascinating chapters of the war.

• Video: The starting point of the visit is a covered area under a pergola where a three minute introductory video is screened. 
• Group activity stations bring to life values such as friendship, leadership, determination and dependability
• Monument in memory of those who fell at the Castel
• Scenic trail: From the Mukhtar’s House, a scenic trail descends through lush, uncultivated vegetation to the parking lot. Alongside the trail, a relaxation corner has been created under the shade of an oak tree.

Guided tours can be arranged in advance.

The site is wheelchair accessible.

Phone for information: 02-595-5012

Summer time: Sunday - Thursday and Saturday: 8am to 5pm. Fridays and holiday eves: 8am to 4pm.

The entrance closes one hour before the closing time.

In Waze, type: Castel National Heritage Site

For those who wish to learn more about this time period, a visit to the Khan Shaar Hagai is highly recommended: https://en.parks.org.il/reserve-park/gay/

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