
Jerusalem
A cycling tour with 6 stages, starting in Old City, West Bank, Palestine.
- 6
- Routes
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- Duration
- 73.5 km
- Distance
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- Avg. speed
- 949 m
- Ascent
- 1,255 m
- Descent
About this tour
Rides around Jerusalem, generally on cycle lanes or paved paths/roads.
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Stage 1
Yemin Moshe to Ein Lavan via old railway line
Cycling route in Old City, West Bank, Palestine
An easy downhill ride from Yemin Moshe, overlooking the Old City, to Ein Lavan in the Refaim Valley. The route follows the old railway line (Park HaMesila) from First Station to Malcha. You may want to pack swimming shorts and a towel for a dip in the spring.
- 10 km
- Distance
- 77 m
- Ascent
- 171 m
- Descent
Stage 2
Rehavia to Jerusalem Arena
Cycling route in Old City, West Bank, Palestine
Bike ride from Rehavia (Jason's Tomb) to the Jerusalem Arena, where it connects with the Old Railway line. The route takes you along the Monastery of the Cross, and then alongside Rav Herzog Avenue.
- 5 km
- Distance
- 33 m
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Descent
Stage 3
King David Hotel to Mount Herzl, circular route
Cycling route in Old City, West Bank, Palestine
Starting at the parking behind the King David Hotel, heading towards to Mount Herzl via Jaffa Road along the tram/light rail line, and back via Givat Ram, the Monastery of the Cross, and the old railway track (Park HaMesila), to Yemin Moshe and back to the viewpoint towards the Old City.
- 19.2 km
- Distance
- 236 m
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
Stage 4
King David Hotel to En Lavan, circular route
Cycling route in Old City, West Bank, Palestine
This route takes you from the viewpoint overlooking the Old City Walls behind the King David Hotel, across Rehavia (with Jason's tomb), past the Monastery of the Cross, towards the Jerusalem Arena and on, along Emek Refaim <
- 20.4 km
- Distance
- 228 m
- Ascent
- 234 m
- Descent
Stage 5
King David Hotel to Lifta
Cycling route in Old City, West Bank, Palestine
Starting from the King David Hotel / YMCA, this route heads to Jaffa Road, along the tram line, and beyond the central bus station heads down to Lifta and its natural spring.
- 4.3 km
- Distance
- 69 m
- Ascent
- 172 m
- Descent
Stage 6
King David - Lifta - Tsofim Valley (circular route)
Cycling route in Old City, West Bank, Palestine
The route starts in front of the King David Hotel (alternatively start at City Hall), following the tram line along Jaffa Road, to the ruins of the village of Lifta and its pool.
The section down to Lifta follows a very steep footpath, and is not cyclable (except maybe by experienced offro
- 14.6 km
- Distance
- 306 m
- Ascent
- 307 m
- Descent
All routes on the map
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