Biking trails

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: medium. Route length: ~ 8.5-9 km Start and end point: Be'eri Summary of the trip area: Points of interest along the way: The jojoba plantation - yielding oil for the cosmetics industry, the British Air Force's ammunition depots, an impressive observation point. During the blooming season, enjoy a ride among the most stunning anemone carpets and many other flowers; The KKL-JNF Tower. Summary of the route: Leave Be'eri Junction west on the security road toward Nakhbir. Continue toward the KKL-JNF watchtower. Turn left on the white dirt road until the turn near the ruins called Abu Mualik. Turning right, the path passes near a tank's unloading ramp. From there, you will return to the road from which you came, about...

Please ride carefully and responsibly, adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to signage. Difficulty level: medium Route length: 10 km Start and end point: Nir Mosher Forest, opposite the entrance to Moshav Nir Moshe. Summary of the area: In the Nir Moshe Forest, there is a great variety of trees, including pines, cypresses, eucalyptus, and sycamores, and within it winds the bike trail that KKL-JNF has paved. The single track is marked by wooden posts with a drawing of a bicycle inside a blue circle and a blue arrow in the direction of traffic. Summary of the route: North of the entrance to Moshav Nir Moshe, you will notice an explanatory sign on the bike trail and turn left with the signage toward the single track. The trail begins in a young grove and later reaches an open area and returns into the grove. After 6.2 km, we will reach a fork with...

Please ride carefully and responsibly, adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to signage. Difficulty level: high Route length: 36 km Summary of the route: The explanation is from south to north, but the rider may go in both directions - from Kibbutz Tze'elim to Be'eri or vice versa.. From Tze'elim tower, ride adjacent to Road 222 towards the Tze'elim Junction, turn left to HaBsor Stream and cross to the other side; at the fork, turn left and ride along the banks of the stream and back on track. Around ​​HaBsor Reservoirs, go up a little from the stream for a scenic ride and come back down. A little after Sharuhen Mound, go up from the stream again and enter HaBsor Park (Eshkol). Continue on the British railway bridge and cross the stream. Continue riding along the stream and near the Nirim reservoir, cross Road 232 under the bridge and go to the Gama...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: easy riding. Route length: 10 km Start and end point: A circular route which starts and ends at LaMedavesh, Be'eri.   Summary of the trip area: Points of interest along the way: The organic jojoba plantation - yielding oil for the cosmetics industry, the KKL-JNF watchtower (to fight bush fires), an ancient flour mill, the British Air Force's ammunition depots, the concrete road from the British era, the old Sulfur Mines, an impressive observation point. During the blooming season, enjoy a ride among the most stunning anemone carpets and many other flowers. Summary of the route: The route is marked only by a sign with a green bicycle drawing. Leave LaMedavesh and continue on the trail southward on a paved road to...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: Medium Route length: 13.4 km. Start and end point: Jo Alon Center, Lahav Forest Summary of the trip area: A circular route called the Alon Single track was paved in the Lahav Forest. It runs through the entire forest and includes panoramic views between natural woodland and archaeological sites. On the eastern edge of the forest are the Rimon ruins, impressive remains of an ancient synagogue, and dozens of caves that were used for living, agricultural storage facilities and more, testifying to a large Jewish settlement that existed here. On the other side of the forest, one would find Khirbat Abu Hof, with the remains of two large churches, a columbarium, agricultural facilities and more. The singlet rack is...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: easy riding Route length: 7.5 km Start and end point: One can embark from two start/end points - Be'eri and the Shokeda Forest (it is a circular, one-way, clockwise trail). Summary of the trip area: The route passes through the distant and blooming corners of the Shokeda Forest. It is marked by wooden posts featuring a small blue plaque with a cyclist in the center. Summary of the route:  * From Be'eri: Ride on the dirt road parallel to the entrance road to Be'eri toward Road 232. Cross and enter the road on the right, where you will see the single track signage. Then, 200m on, on the single track, you will reach a fork and take a left, duly marked...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: requires high riding proficiency. This singletrack is only for experienced, fit riders. The trail goes through several long technical passages and obstacle courses in the forest. Route length: 24 km Start and end point: Be'eri Summary of the trip area: Passes close to the Bitronot Be'eri nature reserve, old Be'eri - Nakhbir, the Sulfur Mines, HaBsor Stream and Gerar Stream and back to LaMedavesh. The trail's northern part has another 6 km singletrack loop through the Be'eri Forest. Summary of the route: The path is marked with a red bicycle marking on the signs. The trail starts at the entrance of Kibbutz Be'eri, along the fence and down a narrow wadi (stream) to a junction in the hidden valley and...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: medium-high Route length: 12.5 km Start and end point: Be'eri (circular, one-way, clockwise). Summary of the trip area: The route passes through the distant and blooming corners of the Shokeda Forest. It is marked by wooden posts featuring a small red plaque with a cyclist in the center. Summary of the route:  * From Be'eri: Ride on the dirt road parallel to the entrance road to Be'eri toward Road 232. Cross and enter the road on the right, where you will see the single track signage. Then, 200m on, on the single track, you will reach a fork and take a right, duly marked in red. It has many ups and downs, with natural slides. On the way, you will pass...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: First Loop - Easy riding; Second Loop - medium. Route length:  The Sharsheret Park West (First Loop, Green Signage) - 7.5 km. Gerar Ravines (Green and Blue signage) - 14.5 km. The Sharsheret Park East (Blue signage) - 16 km. Start and end point: Sharsheret Park, Gerar Stream. Summary of the trip area: Nahal Gerar (Gerar Stream) crosses the entire Northern Negev from the Lahav forest to the sea. On the way, it passes through several springs that supply water all year long, around which stretches the pleasant Sharsheret park, with its large variety of flora and fauna, especially noticeable in the winter and spring seasons. Single riding is in the marked direction - clockwise. Summary of the route: The single track starts...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: High riding proficiency Route length: 8 km. Start and end point: The entrance to the trail is at the Shvadron Farm carpark in the Lahav Forest. Summary of the trip area: Riding in the southern part of Lahav Forest is a genuine riders' "playground" incorporating various technical elements. The single track is marked by red wooden posts. Riding in the marked direction is clockwise. Summary of the route: Upon entering the single track and after a short climb, the view opens up, and you will see on a hill near Kibbutz Lahav the ruins of Rimon - an ancient Jewish settlement with a large synagogue that was built during the Second Temple period and existed until the end of the Byzantine period. The...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: Basic riding proficiency Route length: The first part of the trail, from Kibbutz Dorot to Ruhama, is about 8.5 km. The basic alternative to return to Ruhama for Dorot is about 6.3 km. (Dorot-Ruhma-Dorot Basic Trail is about 14.6 km). The Northern loop alternative from Ruhama to Dorot is about 11.5 km (Dorot-Ruhma-Dorot through the Northern loop is about 20 km). From the Northern loop, the "Bror Hayil Loop" splits off, about 19.5 km (Dorot-Ruhma-Dorot via Bror Hayil Loop is about 28 km). Start and end point: The Shikma Region single tracks have three possible entrances - The entrance to Kibbutz Ruhama; The entrance to Kibbutz Dorot, and; On the Shikma Scenic Trail, near Bror Hayil. For a circular route it is advisable...

Please ride carefully and responsibly, adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to signage. Difficulty level: Requires high riding proficiency. The Theater Loop - Basic riding proficiency. Route length: The full Gvar'am single track - 23 km The Main Loop - 19.5 km The Theater Loop - 3.2 km Start and end point: Kibbutz Gvar'am. Summary of the area: During the winter and spring, the area is full of anemone and wildflower carpets, such as Cistus, Buttercups, Tulips and Orchids. The single track crosses these carpets in several locations. Summary of the route: Follow the signs to the single track that climbs up to a nearby hill and descends from it to the west, towards a eucalyptus grove and surrounding fields. After about 5 km, you'll notice a large cave, previously used as an eolianite quarry; continue riding on the single track that includes challenging ascents and descents until returning to the entrance. The theater loop - to the right...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: Medium Route length: Asaf Singletrack Kissufim, from Tel Gama - 28 km / From the entrance of Ma'on Synagogue - 22.5 km. Start and end point: 2 options: Tel Gama / The entrance of Ma'on Synagogue Summary of the trip area: The single track is named after the two main streams along which it runs - Nahal Asaf (Asaf Stream) and Nahal Kissufim (Kissufim Stream). The central loop is marked in by wooden posts showing a blue cyclist on a yellow background. Riding is only in the marked direction - clockwise in the central loop, except for the start/end paths which are two-way streets. Summary of the route: From Tel Gama - go north from the parking lot, on the...

This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage. Difficulty level: medium. Route length: 9 km. Start and end point: The trail is circular and starts at LaMedavesh, at the entrance to Kibbutz Be'eri. Summary of the trip area: The Tal Trail, in memory of Captain Tal Nachman , killed on February 4, 2016, is a bike and hike trail amongst the stunning green fields. In February 2016, the "Tal Campsite" was also built by the KKL-JNF, situated in the heart of a green forest, which provides a convenient, accessible meeting point to all travelers in the area. Each year, close to the date of Tal's death, family members and friends meet for a commemorative session on the trail that bears his name. During that time of year, the HaBsor...