Israel is blessed with several well preserved Crusader fortress. What makes the Monfort special is the stunning setting and that it can be reached via a relatively short hike. It’s also one of the lesser-known Crusader fortresses. The British pastor, Henry Baker, visited the place in 1863 and wrote: “After a very slow ride for three and a half hours, we reached the edge of the trail … and another three miles later, we will discover the fort on the edge of a spur. It’s hard to describe this ruin……
