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Self-Guided Israel Bike Trails-The Adventure Begins!
A self-guided ride in Israel is a great way to see the country, if you are confident in traveling on your own. Please take a look at the programs below and download the tracks for free.
Israel NorthA challenging ride from the Coast to the Galilee, Golan and Jordan River.
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Israel SouthEscape the winter, enjoy a ride from Jerusalem, the Negev to the Red Sea.
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Eilat to PetraTrue adventure through the desert
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Planning a self-guided bike trip to Israel? Let us help
A self guided ride in Israel is a great way to see the country, if you are confident in traveling on your own. Please take a look at the program on this site and download the tracks.
The right time of year for cycling:
The northern route is challenging and has very good weather in the spring and fall. The southern route has less elevation gain and is good cycling weather in the winter.
How much time should I devote?
You could see the whole country within two weeks and include an extension to Petra for another 5 to 8 days. You will find our two recommendations for the north and the south. Changes can be made but the minimum we recommend is three days of touring. We can make adjustments to the recommended route, to suit your riding level, the requested accommodation and the number of riding days you are interested in
Accommodation:
We have listed our recommended accommodations in this program according to location and value. At this point we do not make reservations for independent travelers, you will have to this on your own. All major booking sites work well in Israel. Use the program below to select lodging in hotels/ BnB nearby.
What we can provide:
Download a recommended route for free.
Route modifications and GPX tracks according to your specific lodging.
Road hybrid and mountain bike rental.
Drop off and pick up of bikes and of passengers in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or route starts.
Transportation to anywhere in Israel.
Route planning and personalized routes and maps.
Support line 24/7.
Day-By-Day route descriptions with recommendations.
Route modifications and GPX tracks according to your specific lodging.
Road hybrid and mountain bike rental.
Drop off and pick up of bikes and of passengers in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or route starts.
Transportation to anywhere in Israel.
Route planning and personalized routes and maps.
Support line 24/7.
Day-By-Day route descriptions with recommendations.
Luggage Transfer:
We recommend packing very light and traveling with nothing beyond what you can carry on your bike. We are happy to provide you contact numbers of local drivers for transfers, but keep in mind that this will be at normal taxi fairs. You are welcome to leave anything with us during your ride, free of charge.
Public transport & bikes:
In Israel you can travel both by train and bus with your bikes.
Train: outside of rush-hour 6 to 9 AM and 3 to 7 PM you can board the train with your bike at any station. If you enter the station outside of peak hours you can travel with your bike on the train even if it is peak hours. Follow the wheelchair access signing to the platform and then board the train on car is clearly marked that they have space for bikes. If trains are very crowded be patient and forgiving... Sunday mornings and Thursday afternoons in general are the busiest times on all public transportation in Israel. Train schedule.
Bus: City buses with luggage compartments are required to take bicycles free of charge, and depending if there is space. It is somewhat of a cumbersome maneuver which involves lifting your bike in sliding it on the side into the luggage compartment, however it's a fairly cheap and convenient way to skip sections with your bike, or transfer to another city. Bus arrival times are fairly accurate on any public transportation app including google maps. see Moovit app.
If you wish to rent a bike,please click here to viwe our bike rental selection
Train: outside of rush-hour 6 to 9 AM and 3 to 7 PM you can board the train with your bike at any station. If you enter the station outside of peak hours you can travel with your bike on the train even if it is peak hours. Follow the wheelchair access signing to the platform and then board the train on car is clearly marked that they have space for bikes. If trains are very crowded be patient and forgiving... Sunday mornings and Thursday afternoons in general are the busiest times on all public transportation in Israel. Train schedule.
Bus: City buses with luggage compartments are required to take bicycles free of charge, and depending if there is space. It is somewhat of a cumbersome maneuver which involves lifting your bike in sliding it on the side into the luggage compartment, however it's a fairly cheap and convenient way to skip sections with your bike, or transfer to another city. Bus arrival times are fairly accurate on any public transportation app including google maps. see Moovit app.
If you wish to rent a bike,please click here to viwe our bike rental selection
Few things you should know
when planning your Self guided Bike tour in Israel:
What should you bring?
Clothing:
If coming in the summer, which is most of the year, bring clothing good for riding in the heat. You might get an occasional cool night up in the mountains in places like Safed and Jerusalem but for the most part it will be warm and sunny. We highly recommend bringing:
It is recommended to consider that there are options to enter the water so bring swimsuit or clothes with which you can enter the lake.
Phone:
For navigation purposes and general ease of your vacation you should make sure that you come with:
We can provide used helmets in good conditions but recommend you bring your own for comfort. We can also provide use water bottles but as mentioned above do recommend that you bring your own insulated water bottle.
While Traveling....
Cycling in Israel: our routes take you through the best available roads, most of them are side roads, but there are a few busy sections too. As anywhere, sharing the roads with cars requires your attention and use of right practices. Keep in mind that some drivers might honk to warn you they are coming, without knowing how startling that can be for a cyclist.
BIkes on public transportation:
Getting your bike on and off the train
You can take your bike on a train in Israel as outside of peak hours. This means that you can bring your bike onto the train after 9 AM before 3PM and then again after 7 PM until 6 AM in the morning. Use the wheelchair access signing to get to the platform and then use train car is marked with a bike on them to enter the train.
Getting your bike on the bus
not as comfortable as using the train but possible and in some cases very helpful. Any intercity bus that has a luggage compartment is required to allow bicycles with in the luggage compartment if there is space.it does require you to lift the bike and slide it into the luggage compartment, a little hard to do with baggage but if this is your only option it will work.
Clothing:
If coming in the summer, which is most of the year, bring clothing good for riding in the heat. You might get an occasional cool night up in the mountains in places like Safed and Jerusalem but for the most part it will be warm and sunny. We highly recommend bringing:
- Your own insulated water bottles two of them preferably and
- Anti-heat an anti-sun gear that you use.
It is recommended to consider that there are options to enter the water so bring swimsuit or clothes with which you can enter the lake.
Phone:
For navigation purposes and general ease of your vacation you should make sure that you come with:
- A data plan for at least one person in your party.
We can provide used helmets in good conditions but recommend you bring your own for comfort. We can also provide use water bottles but as mentioned above do recommend that you bring your own insulated water bottle.
While Traveling....
Cycling in Israel: our routes take you through the best available roads, most of them are side roads, but there are a few busy sections too. As anywhere, sharing the roads with cars requires your attention and use of right practices. Keep in mind that some drivers might honk to warn you they are coming, without knowing how startling that can be for a cyclist.
BIkes on public transportation:
Getting your bike on and off the train
You can take your bike on a train in Israel as outside of peak hours. This means that you can bring your bike onto the train after 9 AM before 3PM and then again after 7 PM until 6 AM in the morning. Use the wheelchair access signing to get to the platform and then use train car is marked with a bike on them to enter the train.
Getting your bike on the bus
not as comfortable as using the train but possible and in some cases very helpful. Any intercity bus that has a luggage compartment is required to allow bicycles with in the luggage compartment if there is space.it does require you to lift the bike and slide it into the luggage compartment, a little hard to do with baggage but if this is your only option it will work.
- Note: There is no public transportation available in Israel from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening
For more information,please contact us.We will be happy to help!
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info@BikeJerusalem.com
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+972 2-579-6353
Emergency: +972-52-320-1273 or +972-544-262187 |
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