Wadi Qelt
Israel, West Bank, Judean Desert
Wadi Qelt
LocationIsrael, West Bank, Judean Desert
RegionWest Bank, Judean Desert
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates31.8380°, 35.3410°
Established1969
Area45
Nearest CityMa'ale Adumim (3 mi)
Major CityJerusalem (15 mi)
Entrance Fee10
About Wadi Qelt
Wadi Qelt is a dramatic desert canyon featuring ancient monasteries built into cliff faces. The site includes the St. George Monastery and ancient aqueducts from the Roman period. The wadi serves as an important ecological corridor and hiking destination.