The largest nature reserve in the West Bank
A peaceful place for relaxing and listening to the sound of birds
Wadi al-Quf nature reserve extends over 4,600 acres of public land. The forest area is about 2,800 acres. The name “Wadi Al-Quf” is actually the Arabic meaning of “Al Quf Valley.”
The reserve catches your eye as you look out from the western Hebron hills, surrounded by green mountains, where you can find various trees including pine, cedar, oak, and more.
It is the home for many migratory birds and butterflies. The reason is the fresh air away from pollution and crowded cities.
The red soil allows the growth of wild herbs and beautiful flowers, as well as many medicinal plants, such as thyme and chamomile. These plants have become a source of livelihood and material gain for the local farmers, who spend their time at the reserve picking these herbs.
The reserve is a fertile pasture for Palestinian livestock, especially from the town of Tarqumya. Thousands of sheep, owned by Palestinians from neighboring villages, graze in the reserve. Shepherds rest under the shadow of the trees as their flock’s graze in the fertile land. They sing traditional songs accompanied by the traditional Palestinian musical instrument called Shababah (a special kind of flute).
Quick overview
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Opening days
Open daily
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Opening times
All day
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How to reach
By taxi:
From the Bethlehem taxi station near the Nativity Church to the station of Hebron, then to Tourqomya - Web
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Reservation & Price
No need for booking
Services
- Visits Available in English, Arabic
Additional Info
The area of the Wadi-Quf serves as a tourist attraction, especially in the spring and summer seasons. Furthermore, groups of school students and scientific delegations from universities and institutes, come to visit and conduct studies on its herbs, birds, insects and butterflies
Suggested periods
- Autumn
- Spring
Visiting Rules
Basic rules:
All visitors are invited to observe the basic rules of respect for the preservation of monuments and nature
Conservative dress code
Covid 19 rules:
Visitors must respect covid 19 safety measures in force