The Gilbon Falls, or Jelaboon, is one of the tallest waterfalls in Golan Heights. Its height is 42 meters. Approach to the waterfall is possible along the marked blue or red trail of the Jelabun reserve. The water falls from a basalt rock break in the stream bed. This breakdown is a consequence of geological faults of the basalt "cap" of the Golan Heights in their western extremity. Due to the significant height difference and the vast "floodplain" of the waterfall, it has a conical structure and, expanding towards the foot, breaks on numerous basalt ledges. This creates a constant drip stream rising from the gorge. It provides endless rainbows, cool breezes, and drip irrigation to the lush vegetation around the falls. Oleander (reaching three meters in height), wild plum, sugar cane, and raspberries grow around here. At the foot of the waterfall is a large deep swimming pool. There are fish and crabs in the pool. The approach to the swimming pool is complex and passes through sharp basalt rocks. You should not enter the water barefoot.
Gilbon, or Jelabun, is a nature reserve on the western slopes of the Gloan Plateau. Two streams, Gilbon and Eitan, flow on its territory. Gilbon Creek flows into the Jordan River south of the Pkak Bridge, near Highway 918. The entire walking route of the reserve runs from the Dvora Falls parking lot to the Pkak Bridge. There are two waterfalls on the territory of the reserve. The upper waterfall is called Dvora waterfall and is 10 meters high. The lower waterfall is called Gilbon Falls; its height is 42 meters. Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of the ancient Dvor settlement near the waterfall. This settlement belongs to the period of the Mishnah and the Talmud. Gilbon Falls has deep, swimmable pools. At Gilbon Falls, you can end your walk and climb up the blue path. You should plan your route. A country road leads to the beginning of the hike, suitable for all types of vehicles. The road passes through the territory of a reasonably large former Syrian military base. Damaged concrete buildings are visible along the road. The road will have a fork, indicating the start of the Jelabun Creek and Dvora Falls hiking trail (red marking). Traditionally, the route starts from the Dvora waterfall and ends at the Jelabun (Gilbon) waterfall. The length of this route is about four hours. You should leave one of the cars in the parking lot at the Gilbon waterfall and use the other one to return to the parking lot at the beginning of the route - the Dvora waterfall. The entire way involves the passage from the parking lot of the Gilbon waterfall to the Gesher Pkak bridge. This route will take 6-8 hours.
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