Cycling in Israel
Discover a map of 9,368 cycling routes and bike trails in Israel, created by our community.
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Many beautiful bike routes lead through Israel, and cyclists can bike past green forests in the North and through dry deserts in the South. Many historical and religious sites as well as big cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv can be visited. Thanks to Israel’s geographic location, it is possible to connect culture and nature while enjoying pleasant temperatures while having the ultimate cycling experience.
350,033 km
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9,368
Cycle routes
7.4 million
Population
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The best bike routes in Israel
רח׳ אנה פרנק, בת ים до אגוז, חולון
Cycling route in Bat Yam, Tel Aviv, Israel
- 29.6 km
- Distance
- 220 m
- Ascent
- 231 m
- Descent
Slow ride
Cycling route in Rishon LeZiyyon, Central District, Israel
- 20.9 km
- Distance
- 142 m
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Descent
Steady ride נער הירקון
Cycling route in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
- 27 km
- Distance
- 70 m
- Ascent
- 104 m
- Descent
HaSharon Trail, Hod Hasharon to Hanagar Street, Hod Hasharon
Cycling route in Hod HaSharon, Central District, Israel
- 3.3 km
- Distance
- 3 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
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Уверенная езда- Distance
- 22.7 km
- Ascent
- 106 m
- Descent
- 137 m
- Location
- Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel
Relaxed route- Distance
- 271 km
- Ascent
- 5,304 m
- Descent
- 5,134 m
- Location
- Pardesiyya, Central District, Israel
Легкая езда- Distance
- 12.5 km
- Ascent
- 74 m
- Descent
- 101 m
- Location
- Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel
Easy ride- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 102 m
- Descent
- 156 m
- Location
- Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem District, Israel
סינגל צבעי הרמון 1- Distance
- 24.3 km
- Ascent
- 368 m
- Descent
- 366 m
- Location
- Mitzpe Ramon, Southern District, Israel
טיילת אוסישקין, Tel Aviv-Yafo to הנרקיס, Elishama- Distance
- 20.4 km
- Ascent
- 48 m
- Descent
- 25 m
- Location
- Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Leg working- Distance
- 12.1 km
- Ascent
- 226 m
- Descent
- 238 m
- Location
- Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem District, Israel
Relaxed route- Distance
- 10.8 km
- Ascent
- 178 m
- Descent
- 213 m
- Location
- Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem District, Israel
Highlights
- Cycle along the Mediterranean west coast from Tel Aviv to Haifa. Detours to the archeological sites of Caesarea are a highlight, afterwards, you can ride through Mount Carmel to Haifa and visit the hanging gardens of Bahai.
- There is a 40 kilometre long cycling trail around Jerusalem’s old town. A wonderful way to get to know the city better.
- Mezzadra castle is located on an isolated rock plateau in Israel’s southeast and offers a beautiful view on the Dead Sea. You can bike to the top, hike or just take the cable car.
Tips
- Israel’s road network is well-developed. Most streets are asphalted and in very good condition. Almost all streets have a wide hard shoulder which is nicely usable for cyclists.
- The best time to travel is either spring (March/April) or fall (September/October). The summer months should be avoided, in the mediterranean region, at the Red Sea as well as at the Dead Sea and in the desert, temperatures can reach up to 50°C or more.
- Jewish shops are closed during the Sabbath. The Jewish day of rest starts on Friday at dusk and ends at the same time on Saturday. Muslim shops are closed on Fridays and Christian shops are closed on Sundays.
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