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Ben Shemen Forest: Anava and Hertzl
Mountain Biking Trail
Moderate
22.03 mi
2,243 ft
The best mountain bike ride close to Tel Aviv.
The Ben Shemen Forest is home to the best mountain bike trails close to Tel Aviv, and one of the top rides in all of Israel. While there are a number of singletrack trails and forest roads to choose from in the area, the route shown here is a loop that combines two of the most popular trails: Herzl and Anava.
Ben Shemen is a relatively flat forest, and the trails here are all very approachable for intermediate riders. Cross-country pedaling is the name of the game in Ben Shemen.
When combined, Herzl and Anava create a lengthy 35-kilometer ride with 725 meters of elevation gain. This long loop is perfect for getting in some endurance miles, but if you aren't up for quite so much distance, these two trails can easily be divided into shorter rides.
"The trail starts and ends at Mitzpe Modi’in, passing through the ancient forest of Ben Shemen including the oldest Cyprus pine forest in Israel," according to []( In addition to this ancient forest, you'll also enjoy viewpoints, historic sites, and archaeological sites along the way.
These trails are well-built and well-signed, which can be a rarity in certain areas. Both of these factors make Ben Shemen a very approachable ride and an easy way to begin exploring the mountain bike scene in Israel. Written by Greg Heil
The Ben Shemen Forest is home to the best mountain bike trails close to Tel Aviv, and one of the top rides in all of Israel. While there are a number of singletrack trails and forest roads to choose from in the area, the route shown here is a loop that combines two of the most popular trails: Herzl and Anava.
Ben Shemen is a relatively flat forest, and the trails here are all very approachable for intermediate riders. Cross-country pedaling is the name of the game in Ben Shemen.
When combined, Herzl and Anava create a lengthy 35-kilometer ride with 725 meters of elevation gain. This long loop is perfect for getting in some endurance miles, but if you aren't up for quite so much distance, these two trails can easily be divided into shorter rides.
"The trail starts and ends at Mitzpe Modi’in, passing through the ancient forest of Ben Shemen including the oldest Cyprus pine forest in Israel," according to []( In addition to this ancient forest, you'll also enjoy viewpoints, historic sites, and archaeological sites along the way.
These trails are well-built and well-signed, which can be a rarity in certain areas. Both of these factors make Ben Shemen a very approachable ride and an easy way to begin exploring the mountain bike scene in Israel. Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| עליה מליגד | 0.27 mi | 66 ft | 4.4% |
| שלוחת צבאים - טיפוס לרגב | 1.13 mi | -161 ft | -1.6% |
| שלוחת צבאים | 0.63 mi | -115 ft | -3.5% |
| צבאים לענבה | 3.12 mi | -269 ft | -0.4% |
| שלוחת צבאים בירידה - עד עמוד החשמל | 0.72 mi | -125 ft | -3.1% |
| שלוחת צבאים עד למטה על האדום | 0.86 mi | -154 ft | -2.9% |
| שלוחת צבאים נטו טכני | 0.67 mi | -144 ft | -4.0% |
| ירידה מסוף שלוחת צבאים על קקל | 0.25 mi | -33 ft | -0.6% |
| עליה צפונית לרגב | 1.32 mi | 253 ft | 3.6% |
| קק"ל 2 הפוך - מתוקן | 6.35 mi | -276 ft | -0.1% |
| נטו עליה צפונית לרגב | 1.31 mi | 269 ft | 3.9% |
| עולים דוך לחרבת רגב | 0.33 mi | 112 ft | 6.0% |
| קק"ל 2, עליה טכנית קשה | 0.26 mi | 30 ft | 1.6% |
| ירידה דרומית מחרבת רגב | 0.88 mi | -157 ft | -3.4% |
| forest Regev the real version | 2.48 mi | -187 ft | -0.6% |
| סינגל יער רגב | 1.96 mi | -167 ft | -0.9% |
| KE-@ Regev Down | 1.01 mi | -144 ft | -2.7% |
| עוקף ארץ הסינגלים בירידה | 0.66 mi | -98 ft | -1.5% |
| אדום הפוך מאחרי יער רגב לכיוון בן שמן | 0.79 mi | 92 ft | 0.1% |
| עוקף גימזו לבן | 0.55 mi | 92 ft | 2.9% |
| fast and cool | 0.60 mi | -131 ft | -2.9% |
| "ממתק של בדואי " | 0.09 mi | -59 ft | -12.5% |
| סינגל התחרות חלק א | 0.15 mi | -72 ft | -8.4% |
| סינגל התחרות | 0.34 mi | -115 ft | -6.5% |
| Top | 0.08 mi | -20 ft | -4.6% |
| חצי חצי | 0.40 mi | -118 ft | -5.4% |
| עז הסרוחה חלק ב | 0.16 mi | -85 ft | -9.5% |
| סינגל התחרות חלק ב | 0.14 mi | -72 ft | -9.7% |
| אדום מסוף זמן אויר למצמו"ד | 2.05 mi | 226 ft | 1.6% |
| אדום הופך כחול | 0.62 mi | 115 ft | 2.4% |
| כחול חזרה למצפה - מסוף האדום עד הפגודה | 1.40 mi | 190 ft | 2.3% |
| כחול בעליה התחלה | 0.12 mi | 52 ft | 7.8% |
| עלייה בכחול | 0.59 mi | 184 ft | 5.9% |
| כחול בעליה | 0.49 mi | 141 ft | 5.3% |
| בלי קיצורים | 1.84 mi | 177 ft | 1.8% |
| עלייה ישרה בתחילת הכחול | 0.12 mi | 52 ft | 8.0% |
| shorty | 0.13 mi | -72 ft | -10.3% |
| ירידה אחרונה | 0.42 mi | -125 ft | -5.5% |
| מהנחל לחניון על כחול המקורי | 1.15 mi | 154 ft | 1.9% |
| לא קיצרתי בכחול :) | 0.39 mi | 46 ft | 0.7% |
| הסיוט של שמוליק בעליה @GOLEM | 0.55 mi | 112 ft | 3.7% |
| up blue | 0.63 mi | 112 ft | 3.3% |
| איצ'ונונו | 0.11 mi | -26 ft | -4.1% |
| מניעים עד הטרמפיאדה | 0.96 mi | 82 ft | 0.2% |
| סינגל התחלה חדש באזור חדיד | 0.22 mi | 69 ft | 5.6% |
| סינגל מתקן אדם | 0.30 mi | -23 ft | -0.8% |
| יציאה מנחל נטוף עד לכביש | 0.19 mi | 121 ft | 12.1% |
| הבריחה מהירידה של הדואר | 0.29 mi | -16 ft | -1.1% |
| Emek Ha Ela - Ligad | 1.26 mi | -66 ft | -0.2% |
| עלייה לליגד | 0.39 mi | 59 ft | 2.6% |