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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 to start at Dorot or Ruhama. Summary of the trip area: Spectacular vistas of the Ruhama ravines and rolling hills expose the rider to beauty towards the Hebron mountains and the lowlands. In season one can witness magnificent blossom carpets. The single tracks in the Shikma Region are made into circular loops, which allow for several alternatives of different lengths and different levels of effort; the route in the area is marked with green signage. Summary of the route: From the entrance of Kibbutz Dorot - start at the kibbutz gate, turn left on the dirt road with the single track sign into the woods, through the nearby fields and into the Dorot Stream channel. The single track continues towards the Ruhama Stream channel and then splits - to the right. to the northern loop; to the left to Dorod. On the way back, you will see the Gmama ruins (remains of buildings, caves and cisterns that indicate settlement in different eras). The single track continues along the route of the Ruhama Stream channel and finally turns left on a wide trail, crossing the road in front of the entrance to Kibbutz Dorot. This is the end of the route. Northern Loop: From the fork, the single track continues for a bit, then connects to a wide eolianite trail that climbs towards the observation tower. Taking a short walk, you can see the mosaic floor, a remnant of a monastery from the 6th century AD. The single track continues through the ravines, with ups and downs, toward the Ruhama Stream channel and integrates into the basic single track back to Kibbutz Dorot. Bror Hayil Loop: From the fork, the single track climbs in another turn and finally exits onto a wide trail between the fields and hills of the Shikma Nature Reserve. The single track continues towards the Hatzav Stream gorge. Finally, the single track continues toward the entrance to Bror Hayil and integrates back to Kibbutz Dorot. Photography credit: Ilan Shaham Map: *The information is taken from the Lamedavesh and Mountain Bike Trails of the KKL-JNF websites

Har Shemesh Farm is a family animal farm located on the outskirts of Lahav forest, near Kibbutz Dvir. The farm was established in 1992 by Moshe and Shulamit Har Shemesh, parents to nine children, immigrants from the United States, and avid Zionists with passion and love for the land of Israel. On the farm, located in an impressive scenic spot, the Har Shemesh family lives in interesting trailers that seem as if they were taken from the production of a Hollywood movie. Visitors will learn about the farm's activities, raising sheep and cattle for meat alongside various agricultural crops. We will discuss the need to establish individual farms and settlement points in the Negev and learn about the challenges and complexities over the years concerning agricultural terrorism and the need to regulate settlements. We will also talk about the sheep and beef breeding industry, the need for extensive pastures and the moral issues arising from this agricultural activity. And all this will be delivered through a guided tour of the barn and the farm. Please call us to book your tour.

Golden Desert  Gather at the new visitor center to watch a short film about Kibbutz Hatzerim, the Netafim company and the global agricultural-technological revolution it is leading. A fascinating explanation about the Jojoba industry in Hatzerim that paints the Negev green, and the production of the "Golden Desert" oil - the pure, unique cosmetic Jojoba oil produced in the Jojoba plantations located around Kibbutz Hatzerim and throughout the Negev - Visitors may purchase pure cosmetic Jojoba oil and other products on-site. *Visit duration: about 50 minutes   The Green Negev Captivating training session in the Jojoba plantations: advanced and unique agriculture based on drip technologies that "paints the Negev green." *Tour duration: about 1.5 hours Art & Agriculture Gather at the new visitor center and watch a short film about Kibbutz Hatzerim and its industries. Mounted guided tour along the "Sculpture Route" - a unique project of Kibbutz Hatzerim members with the KKL-JNF - "A dialogue between art, nature and history in the desert." or  A visit to kibbutz's "The Shack" Museum (Hatzrif) to learn about the story of Hatzerim from the moment it broke ground until today, and life in a  cooperative community.

  Come and relax in a magical atmosphere overlooking a pastoral landscape on the edge of Nahal Gerar at Naama Farm camping site The farm raises sheep, grows grains and olives and cultivates tourism, including a lodge, motorhome park, camping site and a complex for social events. The farm's amenities include well-organized sleeping quarters, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen, a showers/toilets complex,  campfire and barbecue areas and a petting zoo. Everything one needs for an efficient, cozy and self-indulgent camping experience that still delivers a fully immersive sensation of the great outdoors. Visitors are offered guided tours of the sheep pen, including milking withactive participation in lambs' bottle feeding. The entire site is built with visitors' maximum comfort in mind and is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Accommodation options: 6 air-conditioned accommodation units, each suited for 8 guests. 2 luxurious B&Bs. 2 large units, each suited for 24 guests. Tenting *Optional: mattress rental Motorhome park, including connection to electricity, water and use of the lodge facilities. And, of course, breathtaking views from every corner. For more information and costs, please contact us.  

Take a break for both body and soul, close your eyes and feel a moment of peace. Take a deep breath and connect to the desert slopes. Float in warm water and listen to calming underwater music, drink tea made from desert herbs and rest in concept suites, order incredible hydrotherapy treatments and just give yourself true rest. The site has 2 guest house units: Negev – located on the edge of a hill and overlooking the slopes of the desert. A small lake is filled in winter and visible from the unit, and a magnificent desert savannah with filling sunsets is visible all over. Desert – located on the first floor and overlooks the Negev expanses, magnificent sunsets and a spectacular sight filling in its open spaces. Boutique holiday villa "Facing the Savannah" - suitable for a group or family of 6-12 people. This boutique villa features 3 pleasant bedrooms, a bathroom with robes and towels and two restrooms a spacious living room containing seating areas and beds, and a large kitchen equipped with the best electrical appliances for meal preparation, i.e., all tableware, cookware and serving dishes. A sitting that offers our guests quality books, board games, and free internet access. The villa has a magical outdoor balcony, an authentic dining area, and a sitting area overlooking the desert landscape. What can be found outside? Swimming pool, water treatments and unique experiences for the whole family. "Einot Bar" offers a hydrotherapy complex of water treatments and experiences suitable for all ages!

We invite you to a unique, powerful experience in nature's wild playground. Our place- NOOR- lies among the sandy ravines, the flickering stars, and the secret springs of HaBsor Stream. Come discover a new, beautiful and pristine desert in the Western Negev plains. Come and become the desert's guests. Sleeping in the Compound Our tents' design was inspired by expeditions of explorers, who went to distant places hundreds of years ago, and when they arrived, they fell in love and stayed. The compound features 10 luxurious resort tents, inspiration areas and countless trails to choose from, creating your own adventure.

For the past 15 years, our handmade burgers are lovingly produced every day from the freshest meat! Dozens of yummy toppings for you to choose from, or just pick one of our crazy combos - vegan options are also on offer! Our menu includes meat lovers/ vegetarian / vegan dishes. Between 12:00 - 16:00, we serve delicious and great-value business meals!  

I've had this dream for a long time and it's finally happening. Imagine a never-ending green landscape, music, people and all this happens in an intimate meal where every dish has been carefully planned. So for those who don't know me, I'm Hagai. A cook, a man of people, likes to host and please. In recent years, I have dived deep into the culinary world when I managed the kitchens of several restaurants in Tel Aviv. A few months ago my wife and I moved to Moshav Nir Moshe in the northern Negev. We built a house, a vegetable garden and a chicken coop. And here, the dream finally becomes a reality. I invite you to an intimate hosting in the yard of my house, where I will cook you special dishes adapted to the season, which I formulated together with the experience I have gained over the years. Dishes that reflect the area, the people and me. So if you fancy a slightly different experience, talk to me to make a reservation. [gallery ids="26512,26510,26508,26506,26504,26502"]

A wine shop and wine bar in Kibbutz Nir Am. The site offers a fantastic atmosphere, good music, good wine and a courtyard to sit, drink and eat snacks alongside your wine. Photo credit: Eden Lieberman