Cycling in Israel
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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.
298,480 km
Tracked distance
8,294
Cycle routes
7.4 million
Population
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The best bike routes in Israel
סינגל גבעת חציר
Cycling route in Timrat, Northern District, Israel
- 6 km
- Distance
- 124 m
- Ascent
- 109 m
- Descent
גברעם
Cycling route in Sderot, Southern District, Israel
- 22.9 km
- Distance
- 468 m
- Ascent
- 451 m
- Descent
Bat Shelomo & Hagit
Cycling route in El Fureidīs, Haifa District, Israel
- 24.4 km
- Distance
- 459 m
- Ascent
- 461 m
- Descent
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- השופט צהוב וכחול
- Distance
- 30.1 km
- Ascent
- 904 m
- Descent
- 898 m
- Location
- Carmel City, Haifa District, Israel
- 4-6 JAN 2022
- Distance
- 86.5 km
- Ascent
- 3,913 m
- Descent
- 3,943 m
- Location
- Mitzpe Ramon, Southern District, Israel
- סינגל אופניים הסוללים
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 67 m
- Descent
- 66 m
- Location
- Bīr el Maksūr, Northern District, Israel
- ג׳וש 1 - הפוך
- Distance
- 23.4 km
- Ascent
- 276 m
- Descent
- 276 m
- Location
- Modiin, Central District, Israel
- המוביל חנתון
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 257 m
- Descent
- 256 m
- Location
- Bīr el Maksūr, Northern District, Israel
- סינגל שוהם יזמותא
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 83 m
- Descent
- 81 m
- Location
- Yehud, Central District, Israel
- סינגל יחיעם 23.4.14 קקל
- Distance
- 39.3 km
- Ascent
- 739 m
- Descent
- 741 m
- Location
- Mi‘ilyā, Northern District, Israel
- חולדה-תל גזר-תחנת רכבת הצומת- תל נוף
- Distance
- 51.8 km
- Ascent
- 502 m
- Descent
- 507 m
- Location
- Mazkeret Batya, Central 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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Popular cycling regions in Israel
- IsraelTel Aviv
- IsraelSouthern District
- IsraelNorthern District
- IsraelCentral District
- IsraelJerusalem District