(haipo) – In the heart of the Technion campus, the Israel Institute of Technology, lies a green, quiet and surprising natural gem, which is now open to the general public in an accessible and orderly manner. Orly Mola, Director of the Sustainability Front at the Technion, is leading the “Connecting Paths” project, a new environmental-community initiative that offers residents of Haifa, Nesher and the surrounding area a unique urban nature experience free of charge, right under their homes. Come explore the “green lung” of the campus.
Six trails in the heart of the natural forest
The “Connecting Trails” project includes a network of six thematic walking trails, which pass through forest paths, hidden nature corners, and observation points throughout the Technion campus.
Among the routes you can find:
- Dormitory Trail
- Sculpture Trail
- Boardwalk Trail
- Forest path
- The Historic Trail
- Heart of Campus Trail
Each of the trails offers a different walking experience, combining nature, history, art, and local scenery.
Urban nature in the heart of the metropolis
The campus, which spans a large area of natural woodland, is considered one of the main "green lungs" in the Haifa and Nesher area. As part of the project, visitors can enjoy rich biodiversity, local vegetation, resting areas and unique viewpoints, all in an accessible and open urban space.
The trails are suitable for families, nature lovers, students, hikers, and residents of all ages looking for a calm place to walk, refresh, and connect with the environment.
Technology and nature meet
One of the unique features of the project is the combination of nature and technology. There are 65 information points scattered along the routes, and by scanning a barcode on a mobile phone, travelers can obtain additional information and continue navigation through a dedicated project website.
In this way, the Technion succeeds in combining innovation, sustainability, and a user experience accessible to the general public.
Open to the general public – free of charge
The Technion emphasizes that all trails are open to the public free of charge, as part of the desire to make urban nature accessible to residents of the area and to encourage healthy, local, and environmental recreational activities.
For more details and a route map: “Connecting Paths” website
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It warms my heart to know about more and more nature trails in the urban area - congratulations on the idea and execution!! I'm already planning to come.
Many thanks to all those involved in the work.
Are there organized tours, or alternatively, is there an orientation map for each route?
Where can I park midweek? In Bat?
Did you encounter a problem, a hazard, or do you have a question, suggestion, or feedback during your trip? We would be very happy to hear from you and take care of it. You are welcome to contact us directly by email: [email protected]
They will open the entrance to the Technion on Saturday.
Otherwise it doesn't really connect with the kids and it's not practical.
As a 1979 graduate + a disabled card, will they let me enter with my car?
Good morning, I was happy to read that there is such a welcome initiative organized by the Technion. I would be very happy to participate in the trip and add more people. Good day.
The Technion security checkpoints make it very difficult for the public to enter and enjoy the campus. These are guards who harass pedestrians, demand to see IDs and tell them that the campus is closed to the general public, in contrast to the situation where pedestrians have always entered and walked on the paths in the past. In addition, anyone walking on the forest path on the campus hill is expected to encounter a Technion security patrol vehicle in which armed men arrive and demand to leave the area. So it is not clear how this fits with the map of the paths for the public.
It's because of Bibi.
Really thank you.
Now they will do their best and make access to the cable car convenient for residents of nearby neighborhoods (for example, Ramat Alon) without having to make a long journey through the main entrance of the Technion.