Center District district, Israel

Places to visit near Hashmonaim

Hashmonaim is a town in Center District district, Israel, home to about 2,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 72 forts & heritage, 40 parks, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (2 km), Modi`im (3 km) and Neot Kdumim (6 km).

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Hashmonaim, Israel
Hashmonaim, Center District district, Israel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hashmonaim at a glance

Location
Center District district, Israel
Population
about 2,610
Coordinates
31.9297° N, 35.0215° E
Places within 50 km
223 (223 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Hashmonaim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hashmonaim: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Hashmonaim

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hashmonaim. The closest is Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Hashmonaim

43 parks within 100 km of Hashmonaim. The closest is Neot Kdumim (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hashmonaim

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hashmonaim. The closest is Nof Ayalon Amphitheater (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nof Ayalon Amphitheater · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~15 km · Must-see
  • The Radar Hill · viewpoint · Judea and Samaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Har Achiram · viewpoint · Judea and Samaria · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Har Tayasim · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Tel Tzuba · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Cedars Valley · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Hashmonaim

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Hashmonaim. The closest is מסגד אל-עומרי (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hashmonaim

19 museums within 100 km of Hashmonaim. The closest is Babylon Jewish Heritage Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hashmonaim

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hashmonaim. The closest is Tel Gezer (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hashmonaim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hashmonaim
  2. 2 km Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein · heritage site, Judea and Samaria
  3. 8 km Shuqba Cave · cave, Judea and Samaria
  4. 9 km Tel Dalit · heritage site, Center District
  5. 4 km Neot Kdumim · park, Center District
  6. 4 km Modi`im · heritage site, Center District
  7. 3 km Back to Hashmonaim

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How to reach Hashmonaim

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hashmonaim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage72111Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (2 km)
    Parks4043Neot Kdumim (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2329Nof Ayalon Amphitheater (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1720מסגד אל-עומרי (15 km)
    Museums1919Babylon Jewish Heritage Museum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1318Tel Gezer (15 km)
    Other attractions1415Bait Hakneset Hagadol (26 km)
    Beaches & coast1112Rishon LeZion Sands (34 km)
    Caves58Shuqba Cave (8 km)
    Churches68St. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea Church (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Beit Zayit Dam (26 km)
    Waterfalls02Oasis Ein Gedi Waterfalls, Dead Sea, Judean Desert, Israel (79 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Adam's Rock (36 km)

    Hashmonaim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hashmonaim?

    Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (heritage site, about 2 km), Modi`im (heritage site, about 3 km), Neot Kdumim (park, about 6 km), Shuqba Cave (cave, about 8 km), Tel Dalit (heritage site, about 9 km), Tel Hadid (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hashmonaim?

    223 places on Spotwander: 72 forts & heritage, 40 parks, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hashmonaim?

    Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein, about 2 km by road; Modi`im (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Hashmonaim?

    Neot Kdumim, about 6 km by road; Mini Israel (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hashmonaim?

    Nof Ayalon Amphitheater, about 15 km by road; The Radar Hill (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hashmonaim?

    Start in Hashmonaim, visit Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein, then Shuqba Cave, then Tel Dalit, then Neot Kdumim, then Modi`im, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hashmonaim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Hashmonaim

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hashmonaim’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hashmonaim on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.