South District district, Israel

Places to visit near Rahat

Rahat is a town in South District district, Israel, home to about 19,586 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 3 parks, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 museums. The must-see places are Tell Halif (13 km), Rimmon (13 km) and Horbat Jammama (17 km).

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Rahat, Israel
Rahat, South District district, Israel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rahat at a glance

Location
South District district, Israel
Population
about 19,586
Coordinates
31.3955° N, 34.7570° E
Places within 50 km
53 (53 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 museums

Top places to visit near Rahat

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

More places near Rahat

  • The Car Wall · fort · South District · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Beit Eshel National Monument · fort · South District · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tel Lakhish · fort · South District · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Tel Erani · fort · South District · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Al-Faluja Town · fort · South District · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Tel Maresha · fort · South District · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Tel Zayit · fort · South District · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Tel Ira · fort · South District · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Tel Burna · fort · South District · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Nisanit · fort · Gaza Strip · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Tel Masos · fort · South District · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hatta · fort · South District · ~36 km · Must-see

Things to see near Rahat, by type

Forts & heritage near Rahat

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rahat. The closest is Tell Halif (13 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Tell Halif · fort · South District · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Rimmon · fort · South District · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Horbat Jammama · fort · South District · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Tel Haror · fort · South District · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Tomb of the Baba Sali · fort · South District · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Tel Hasi · fort · South District · ~21 km · Must-see

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Parks near Rahat

38 parks within 100 km of Rahat. The closest is Children's Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rahat

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rahat. The closest is Mt. Amasa (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Amasa · viewpoint · South District · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Mount Nabi Yunis · viewpoint · Judea and Samaria · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Emek HaEla · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Har Zavoa · viewpoint · South District · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Bayt 'Itab · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Har Kitron · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~59 km · Must-see

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Museums near Rahat

20 museums within 100 km of Rahat. The closest is Weizmann House (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rahat

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rahat. The closest is The Large Mosque (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rahat

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rahat. The closest is Tel Be'er Sheva (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rahat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rahat
  2. 13 km Tell Halif · heritage site, South District
  3. 1 km Rimmon · heritage site, South District
  4. 20 km Children's Park · park, South District
  5. 25 km Tel Haror · heritage site, South District
  6. 19 km Horbat Jammama · heritage site, South District
  7. 17 km Back to Rahat

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From travellers near Rahat

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How to reach Rahat

    All places near Rahat by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Tel Yarmut · fort · Jerusalem District · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Netzer Hazani · fort · Gaza Strip · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Har Zavoa · viewpoint · South District · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Katif · fort · Gaza Strip · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Tel Mikne · fort · Jerusalem District · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ad Halom Park · park · South District · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Horbat `Uza · fort · South District · ~55 km · Must-see
    • HaTeomim Cave · cave · Jerusalem District · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Tel Beit Shemesh · fort · Jerusalem District · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ashdod-Yam Citadel · fort · South District · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Dayr Aban · fort · Jerusalem District · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Tel Batash · fort · Jerusalem District · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Gadid · fort · Gaza Strip · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Bayt 'Itab · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Yeruham Pond · lake · South District · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Har Kitron · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Soreq Cave · cave · Jerusalem District · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Gan Elisheva · park · South District · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Giv'at Yona · viewpoint · South District · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Park Lakhish · park · South District · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Bedolah · fort · Gaza Strip · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Zohar Lookout · viewpoint · South District · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Dayr al-Shaykh · fort · Jerusalem District · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Pe'at Sade · fort · Gaza Strip · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Al-Qabu · fort · Jerusalem District · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Mamshit · fort · South District · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Har Keren · viewpoint · South District · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Bayt Mahsir · fort · Jerusalem District · ~64 km · Must-see
    • HaMasrek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Har Tayasim · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Nof Ayalon Amphitheater · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Latrun, Trappist Monastery · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Yad Kennedy · fort · Jerusalem District · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mini Israel · park · Jerusalem District · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Tel Gezer · sanctuary · Center District · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Emmaus Nicopolis · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Sataf · fort · Jerusalem District · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Mosque of Omar · dargah · Judea and Samaria · ~68 km · Must-see
    • מערת האימה · cave · South District · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Herodion Ruins · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~69 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rahat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage37112Tell Halif (13 km)
    Parks338Children's Park (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints333Mt. Amasa (41 km)
    Museums020Weizmann House (71 km)
    Mosques & dargahs319The Large Mosque (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens418Tel Be'er Sheva (23 km)
    Other attractions116Weizmann Institute Yatir Research Site (36 km)
    Beaches & coast112Nitzanim Sands (48 km)
    Caves17El Ayin Ruins (37 km)
    Churches06Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant Church (70 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Yeruham Pond (59 km)
    Waterfalls02Hemar Waterfall (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Adam's Rock (87 km)

    Rahat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rahat?

    Tell Halif (heritage site, about 13 km), Rimmon (heritage site, about 13 km), Horbat Jammama (heritage site, about 17 km), Tel Haror (heritage site, about 18 km), Children's Park (park, about 19 km), פארק החייל האוסטרלי (park, about 19 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 3 parks, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rahat?

    Tell Halif, about 13 km by road; Rimmon (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rahat?

    Children's Park, about 19 km by road; פארק החייל האוסטרלי (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rahat?

    Mt. Amasa, about 41 km by road; Mount Nabi Yunis (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rahat?

    Start in Rahat, visit Tell Halif, then Rimmon, then Children's Park, then Tel Haror, then Horbat Jammama, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rahat?

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

    Towns near Rahat

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