Trail Description

A climb up the cone-shaped desert hill of Herodium, the fortress palace and burial place King Herod built south of Bethlehem. Paths circle the round towers and descend into cisterns and tunnels. The summit gives sweeping views over the Judean Desert.

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Weather forecast - Herodium Fortress

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Herodium Fortress.

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24°C

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65% Humidity
10 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

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Today
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24°C
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Tomorrow
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32°C
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Sunday
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34°C
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Monday
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35°C
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Tuesday
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34°C

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