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of the best cycling trails in Israel

In celebration of World Bicycle Day on June 3 rd , we take a look at some of Israel's most beautiful cycling trails, from north to south. On your bikes! / Hillel Zusman, Yaakov Shkolnik, Eyal Hershtik

01. The Israel Bike Trail spectacular landscapes and historical sites The Israel Bike Trail (IBT) runs through the country, north to south, connecting the most important points of interest and historical sites along the way. It covers 450km, from Mitzpe Ramon in the north to Eilat in the south. What makes it so special is how user-friendly and well-marked it is, as from the start it was intended to suit the needs of day trippers and amateur cyclists. The IBT is still in the process of being extended, but it is already one of the longest cycling trails in the world. The various segments which compose the IBT were designed to suit one day's worth of cycling (6 to 8 hours) and end where accommodation and food and drink options are available. Each cyclist is free to complete whatever trail segment they please, in however much time they desire, according to fitness level and interest. The Arad-Masada and Masada-Neve Zohar segments: These are two of the Israel Bike Trail's most beautiful segments. Each one of them is about 45 kilometers-long and is perfect for a two-day trip, beginning in Arad, at 700 meters above sea level, and ending all the way down at the lowest point

The Israel Bike Trail I Photos by Hillei Zusman

20 ATMOSPHERE JUNE 2023