Wadi Anabe, Beit Anabe, Barphilia

A moderate to difficult hike (depending on how much of the trail you follow) with many ruins and scenic views. I don't recommend taking the exact path that I did but rather backtrack at specific points and visit others by car. I may record a new optimized trail sometime in the future.

Portions of the hike are off the trail so it is recommended to bring long pants and closed shoes.

You can use the Amud Anan app (https://amudanan.co.il/) while hiking to find additional points of interest that I have not marked.

Other recommended trails in this area:
-https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/khirbat-al-buwayra-khvrbt-baryt-83137174
-https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/umm-el-umdan-givat-sher-beit-shana-83367180
-https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/modiin-hills-various-locations-83953118
-https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/titorah-hill-modiin-86314555

Wadi Anabe:
Starts at Park Anabe (has parking) and follows a well maintained trail all along the wadi. There are plenty of benches, water fountains, and fruit trees along the way as well as two large bridges to pass under. As the name implies, the riverbed is dry unless it has rained recently.

Ottoman Ruins:
At the end of the trail you can find some lime kilns and other various structures from the Ottoman Empire. Unfortunately, I was not able to visit all the sites and may have to do so another time.

Trail to Barphilia:
Has some ruins from the Byzantine period including a mikveh (ritual bath), grindstones, and the usual winepresses/wells.

Six Day War Trenches:
A number of branching trenches from the Six Day War which include small bunkers and some remnants of sandbags.

Byzantine Cloth House and Umayyad Farmhouse:
Remains of what is assumed to have been a Church which included a winepress, oil press, stable, and cloth house. Some of the structure cannot be seen as it is inside a cave.

The trail is not particularly shaded (although there are some rest stops under trees along the way) so it is recommended to bring a hat and water during the summer months.

Be careful as there are many open pits especially when deviating from the marked trails.