Hexagon pool
National Park Basaltic hexagonal-paved pool in Israel's Golan Heights
A natural basalt-paved pool in northern Israel, Hexagon Pool attracts swimmers and photographers to its regular hexagonal columns and short walking trails in the Golan Heights area.
The Hexagon Pool is a natural plunge pool formed among columnar basalt hexagonal columns in the northern Golan Heights. It is a distinctive geological feature within a regional nature reserve.
The pool and surrounding basalt formations formed through the cooling and contraction of volcanic lava flows that produced columnar jointing. The site has been protected and incorporated into the regional nature reserve to preserve both geology and local habitat.
The Hexagon Pool lies in the northern Golan Heights within the Yehudiya Nature Reserve, in Israel’s upper Jordan Valley region.
- Location and access: Located in the northern Golan Heights inside the Yehudiya (Meshushim) Nature Reserve, reached by a short marked trail from the reserve parking area.
How to Get to Hexagon pool #
The Hexagon Pool is accessed from roads in the Golan Heights and northern Israel; common approaches follow Route 99 or Route 98 with local signage. Parking and short footpaths lead down to the pool; check local authorities for access advisories and seasonal road conditions.
Tips for Visiting Hexagon pool #
- Arrive early morning to avoid crowds at the small pool and enjoy cooler conditions for hiking.
- Wear sturdy shoes; the approach includes uneven basalt steps and wet rock near the pool.
- Combine the visit with other hikes in the Banias/Bnai area to make a half‑day itinerary.
Best Time to Visit Hexagon pool #
Spring and autumn are the most agreeable times for hiking and exploring the basalt formations and pool; summer draws the most swimmers.
Weather & Climate near Hexagon pool #
Hexagon pool's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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