1. Mountain Biking in the Holy Land
A dream playground for every MTB enthusiast
Israel contains a wide range of landscapes and climates .
In a matter of 1-2 hours you can drive from the center of Israel (Tel Aviv) to the snowy peaks of
Mount Hermon (2814 m) or to the mountains and canyons of the Negev or Judea deserts .
In between you can visit the Scenic Galilee mountains , the always green scenery of Mount
Carmel , the various scenery of the Mediterranean sea , or the glittering water of the Sea of
Galilee .
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2. You can visit the ancient cities of Jerusalem , Akko , Nazareth , Tsfat , Jaffa … , Climb the
mountains to Jerusalem .
The rides in Israel include XC and All Mountain rides in all the above scenery .
In the Golan we ride in a Basalt plateau carved with canyons and water streams surrounded by
old Volcano’s and nature at it’s best .
The Galilee has long ascends and great descends while riding in biblical scenery and visiting
ancient cities .
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3. In the Jerusalem area we ride in steep mountains with remains of ancient agriculture and
phenomenal mountain springs mixing together old and new and visiting the holy city of
Jerusalem while in the same ride running down great single tracks and in narrow old city alleys .
In the desert (the ultimate outdoor experience) we ride in great trails , many of them used by
camels for many years passing through a rough mountainous area carved with amazing desert
canyons and craters .
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4. Seeking hidden water springs and surrounded by the amazing wilderness of the desert .
Raz Goren
Goren.raz@gmail.com
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7. Credits to Pictures : Ayelet Nir , Roni Marcovich , Moshe Maor
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