“Well, shall we go?” – through hiking, the new “Ukrainian” community is discovering Israel – and invites everyone interested

“Well, shall we go?”

In Israel, a new non-profit community for lovers of routes, nature, and live communication is rapidly developing. The initiative “Well, shall we go?”, created in November 2025 by “Ukrainians” in a broad cultural sense, gradually unites various Israelis — from new immigrants to those who grew up here but maintain a connection with the Ukrainian language, as well as people of any origin who feel closer to the Ukrainian cultural atmosphere.

The group is open to everyone. There are no and never have been any nationality restrictions. The only rule is communication takes place in Ukrainian, because the language here is not a “filter” but a cultural center of gravity. It helps to create a comfortable environment but does not exclude anyone who respects the format.

We are launching the Ukrainian Hiking Community in Israel!

Who is this channel for:

For those who can’t live without movement.

For beginners who want to start hiking but don’t know the routes.

For those looking for active Ukrainian friends.

We gather groups, share coordinates, organize picnics, and just have a great time.

Why now

Relocations, adaptation, new realities — all this creates a need for a space where you can move, communicate, and feel part of something alive. Many “Ukrainians” in Israel have long sought a format where they could combine nature recreation and cultural identity. But it turned out that around this idea, other Israelis easily unite: some are interested in routes, some in communication, and some just in the format of going out into nature together.

The community is built entirely on voluntariness: no commercial elements, no formal structures. Someone suggests routes, someone helps gather a group, someone just comes and goes along. This organic approach makes the initiative lively.

Hiking without complex explanations

In Israel, hiking is not an elite activity or a sport for the prepared. It’s a format where everyone chooses their level — from easy one-day walks to dynamic ascents.

Short routes take about an hour and are suitable for absolutely everyone. Medium ones range from 6 to 12 kilometers, usually 2.5–5 hours, with moderate ascents. Difficult ones can stretch up to 20 kilometers or include steep climbs lasting 5–8 hours.

The group selects hikes so that no one feels “too weak,” “too inexperienced,” or “too prepared.” The balance forms naturally.

What is available for hiking in Israel: a live overview, not a catalog

Israel surprises people who are just beginning to get acquainted with the country’s nature. Several climatic zones fit within a compact distance, and each offers its own routes.

In the north, in Galilee and the Golan, routes usually take three to five hours — about 7–12 kilometers. These are green gorges, waterfalls, terraces, forest areas, and views of the Kinneret. The climate here is milder, the trails vary in level, and many Israelis start their hiking acquaintance from here.

In the Haifa and Krayot area — short walks of 3–5 kilometers that can be completed in an hour or two. The routes are warm, shady, simple in terrain, making them suitable for beginners, families, and those who want to immerse themselves in nature gradually. Carmel is one of the most comfortable regions for calm yet rich hiking.

Further — the Judean Desert. Contrasting, sunny, sharp. Here you can walk 2–3 kilometers to the Ein Gedi waterfalls in just an hour, or choose a three to four-hour route along the Nahal Arugot stream. The ascent to Masada takes about an hour but requires more strength: the elevation change is significant, the terrain rocky.

The southern part of the country — Negev and Makhtesh Ramon — is a completely different experience. Routes here are usually 8–12 kilometers, lasting three to five hours. The ascents are steeper, but this area offers “Martian” landscapes that attract people from all over the country.

There are also gentle options: the Mediterranean coast, where walks of 3–7 kilometers take an hour and a half, maximum three, and are suitable for absolutely everyone. These are the routes you can take even after a workday.

The Eilat Mountains offer routes for all levels: short canyons for an hour, panoramic ascents for two to four hours, and a desert atmosphere that becomes especially comfortable in winter.

Such a range of formats makes Israel an ideal country for people who want to hike regularly and without logistical complexity.

Why the community turned out to be important for “Ukrainians” and Israelis alike

Hikes create a space where boundaries disappear: age, cultural, professional. People walk side by side, exchange experiences, discuss news, share how they are adapting or how long they’ve lived here.

The Ukrainian language has become in the community not a “divider” but a unifying factor: it helps those culturally connected to Ukraine feel safe. And Israelis who find the language interesting or close join as naturally as any other participant.

Participants say: “When you walk the trail and hear Ukrainian speech in Israel, it creates a sense of cultural support. But more importantly, you see people of very different backgrounds next to you.”

This combination explains why the group grows without advertising and formal structures.

The Ukrainian community “Well, shall we go?” has become one of the warmest nature movements in Israel. It unites people of different origins, cities, and biographies — through trails, forests, deserts, coasts, through conversations and support. Israel is ideally suited for such initiatives, and the cultural foundation in the Ukrainian language makes this space special.

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How to join

Everything is organized as simply as possible:
👉 https://t.me/nyshogoo

New routes, landmarks, equipment recommendations, start times, and photos appear in the chat. Any participant can suggest their trail or join a planned hike.

The community is dynamic, open, multicultural — and at the same time retains the Ukrainian language as its foundation.