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.
Hexagon pool at a Glance#
Address: Hexagon Pool, Golan Heights (Northern District), Israel - access via roads from Route 99/Route 98 depending on approach
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Entrance free; guided tours or transport services extra
About Hexagon pool#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 24 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 52% | 3.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 33° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 55% | 2.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 33° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 60% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 1 mm | clear | 58% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 2.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 53 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
