Wadi Qelt

Israel

Wadi Qelt

LocationIsrael
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.