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Length: 10 KM
Level of difficulty: Easy
A route that suits everyone! A flat and paved path throughout.
Length: 10 KM
Level of difficulty: Easy
The classic route for families that want to experience cycling.
Length: 15 KM
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 hours
This track is suitable for skilled riders only! Not suitable for children.
Route description:
We will leave the hotel through the main gate and turn right and immediately left in to the gas station. Just before entering the station
we will turn left again to the paved road, and ride on that road along the olive grove until it turns eastward.
At this point we will see a water reservoir in front of us, and we will continue on the road when in front of us we will be able to see “Hod Aqev” (A pointy mountain with a white trail on it).
After about 2 km of riding, the road will turn south as it crosses Sde Zin, and in front of us we can see Midredhet Ben Gurion.
We will reach the fence of Midredhet Ben Gurion and enter throgh the bicycle path. From there we will ride along the road of the Neve Zin neighborhood for about 300 meters.
We will cross the road to the southeast, and ride on the sidewalk to the entrance of Ben Gurion promenade.
When we reach the boardwalk we will ride east to Dor observatory where you can stop and enjoy overlooking the Zin valley.
From there we will continue with the boardwalk heading southwest to the David and Paula Ben-Gurion tomb estate, and after observation and rest we will retrace our steps exactly the same way we came.
– At any point on the route you can turn around and retrace our steps.
– Do not go off the paved path and the marking on the map in the application.
Route description:
We leave the hotel heading to the gas station. Just before entering the station we will turn south and get on the new asphalt-paved boardwalk, then we will ride along it until we are crossed by a jeep road (there is a sign of the Nature Reserves Authority – “welcome to Sde Zin”). There. We will turn north and get on a path marked black.
At the end of the asphalt ramp, we will turn south and enter Sde Zin through a makeshift gate, and after about 200m we will stop for an observation of the Zin Valley at a site called “Misad Zin” which is a reconstructed site whose inhabitants preserved a part of the perfume route that passed through the place. Another interesting point is the monument to the memory of Eitan Mintz – a member of Kibbutz Sde Boker who was killed on his way to Petra in 1953 along with four friends. The monument stands about ten meters from the site and looks towards Petra.
After a short rest we will continue to the desert sculpture garden, from where you can see a combination of unique landscapes, we will reach the end of the path, from this point you can see the Zin valley, the Zin River, and the slopes of ‘Hatira’ Ridge and ‘Hazira’ Ridge (and sometimes you can also clearly see the Edom mountains in Jordan).
We will go back west on a green path until we reach a stone barrier, (if you have any strength left, take your bike over the stone barrier, and get on the new Ben Gurion Promenade, you are welcome to ride west through the scenic path to Ben Gurion’s Tomb, returning the same way you came). Before the stone fence, we will turn right towards a road that will lead us back to the asphalt boardwalk, get on the boardwalk and drive back north to the gas station and from there back to the hotel.
Please note – the terrain on this route is virgin and uncultivated, therefore the conditions of the terrain and the route change from time to time depending on weather events. For optimal and correct orientation on the route, drive according to the instructions in the application (see explanation below).
Route description:
Leave the hotel towards highway 40. Cross highway 40 carefully at the intersection and head south on the road parallel to highway 40. Cycle along the same road until you reach a road sign directing you to head west towards the terrace path (cemetery). Continue on a dirt road that starts out level a then becomes a gentle incline. After about 1KM the path starts descending towards Habesor stream, at the end of the road you will find a small grove where you can rest. From there, head north towards Nahal Haro’a. At Nahal Haro’a you will turn east and cycle inside the stream path until you reach Nahal Haro’a parking lot. Carefully cross the road back to the hotel.
The terrace path is an uphill route that in many parts of it the riding is strenuous.
Length: 10 KM
Level of difficulty: Easy
A track that suits everyone! A flat and paved path throughout.
Length: 12 KM
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 hours
This track is suitable for skilled riders only! Not suitable for children.
Route description:
We will leave the hotel through the main gate and turn right and immediately left in to the gas station. Just before entering the station
we will turn left again to the paved road, and ride on that road along the olive grove until it turns eastward.
At this point we will see a water reservoir in front of us, and we will continue on the road when in front of us we will be able to see “Hod Aqev” (A pointy mountain with a white trail on it).
After about 2 km of riding, the road will turn south as it crosses Sde Zin, and in front of us we can see Midredhet Ben Gurion.
We will reach the fence of Midredhet Ben Gurion and enter throgh the bicycle path. From there we will ride along the road of the Neve Zin neighborhood for about 300 meters.
We will cross the road to the southeast, and ride on the sidewalk to the entrance of Ben Gurion promenade.
When we reach the boardwalk we will ride east to Dor observatory where you can stop and enjoy overlooking the Zin valley.
From there we will continue with the boardwalk heading southwest to the David and Paula Ben-Gurion tomb estate, and after observation and rest we will retrace our steps exactly the same way we came.
– At any point on the route you can turn around and retrace our steps.
– Do not go off the paved path and the marking on the map in the application.
Route description:
Leave the hotel towards highway 40. Cross highway 40 carefully at the intersection and head south on the road parallel to highway 40. Cycle along the same road until you reach a road sign directing you to head west towards the terrace path (cemetery). Continue on a dirt road that starts out level a then becomes a gentle incline. After about 1KM the path starts descending towards Habesor stream, at the end of the road you will find a small grove where you can rest. From there, head north towards Nahal Haro’a. At Nahal Haro’a you will turn east and cycle inside the stream path until you reach Nahal Haro’a parking lot. Carefully cross the road back to the hotel.
The terrace path is an uphill route that in many parts of it the riding is strenuous.
Length: 10 KM
Level of difficulty: Easy
The classic route for families that want to experience cycling.
Route description:
We leave the hotel heading to the gas station. Just before entering the station we will turn south and get on the new asphalt-paved boardwalk, then we will ride along it until we are crossed by a jeep road (there is a sign of the Nature Reserves Authority – “welcome to Sde Zin”). There. We will turn north and get on a path marked black.
At the end of the asphalt ramp, we will turn south and enter Sde Zin through a makeshift gate, and after about 200m we will stop for an observation of the Zin Valley at a site called “Misad Zin” which is a reconstructed site whose inhabitants preserved a part of the perfume route that passed through the place. Another interesting point is the monument to the memory of Eitan Mintz – a member of Kibbutz Sde Boker who was killed on his way to Petra in 1953 along with four friends. The monument stands about ten meters from the site and looks towards Petra.
After a short rest we will continue to the desert sculpture garden, from where you can see a combination of unique landscapes, we will reach the end of the path, from this point you can see the Zin valley, the Zin River, and the slopes of ‘Hatira’ Ridge and ‘Hazira’ Ridge (and sometimes you can also clearly see the Edom mountains in Jordan).
We will go back west on a green path until we reach a stone barrier, (if you have any strength left, take your bike over the stone barrier, and get on the new Ben Gurion Promenade, you are welcome to ride west through the scenic path to Ben Gurion’s Tomb, returning the same way you came). Before the stone fence, we will turn right towards a road that will lead us back to the asphalt boardwalk, get on the boardwalk and drive back north to the gas station and from there back to the hotel.
Please note – the terrain on this route is virgin and uncultivated, therefore the conditions of the terrain and the route change from time to time depending on weather events. For optimal and correct orientation on the route, drive according to the instructions in the application (see explanation below).
Length: 10 KM
Level of difficulty: Easy
A route that suits everyone! A flat and paved path throughout.
Route description:
We will leave the hotel through the main gate and turn right and immediately left in to the gas station. Just before entering the station
we will turn left again to the paved road, and ride on that road along the olive grove until it turns eastward.
At this point we will see a water reservoir in front of us, and we will continue on the road when in front of us we will be able to see “Hod Aqev” (A pointy mountain with a white trail on it).
After about 2 km of riding, the road will turn south as it crosses Sde Zin, and in front of us we can see Midredhet Ben Gurion.
We will reach the fence of Midredhet Ben Gurion and enter throgh the bicycle path. From there we will ride along the road of the Neve Zin neighborhood for about 300 meters.
We will cross the road to the southeast, and ride on the sidewalk to the entrance of Ben Gurion promenade.
When we reach the boardwalk we will ride east to Dor observatory where you can stop and enjoy overlooking the Zin valley.
From there we will continue with the boardwalk heading southwest to the David and Paula Ben-Gurion tomb estate, and after observation and rest we will retrace our steps exactly the same way we came.
– At any point on the route you can turn around and retrace our steps.
– Do not go off the paved path and the marking on the map in the application.
Length: 15 KM
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 hours
This track is suitable for skilled riders only! Not suitable for children.
Route description:
Leave the hotel towards highway 40. Cross highway 40 carefully at the intersection and head south on the road parallel to highway 40. Cycle along the same road until you reach a road sign directing you to head west towards the terrace path (cemetery). Continue on a dirt road that starts out level a then becomes a gentle incline. After about 1km the path starts descending towards Habesor stream, at the end of the road you will find a small grove where you can rest. From there, head north towards Nahal Haro’a. At Nahal Haro’a you will turn east and cycle inside the stream path until you reach Nahal Haro’a parking lot. Carefully cross the road back to the hotel.
The terrace path is an uphill route that in many parts of it the riding is strenuous.
1. Press the link at GEOFUN website for the desired route
2. Download the app to your phone through the app store or google play (recommended)
3. Turn on your devices’ GPS
4. Turn on LOCATION by pressing the button that appears on the left side of the screen
5. Go over all of the marked route so it will remain open even if your screen shuts down or when you’re out of cellular reception range
6. Follow the route at real time- your location will be marked by a red or an orange triangle
High-level off-road bikes that are frequently and regularly maintained to provide a unique riding experience
Hard tail bikes are bike with a front fork that have a shock absorber that reduce the bumps in the trail and stabilizes the bike at high speeds. Hard tail bike is the bike that most of us have at home – 90 NIS
Children’s bicycle for children who know how to ride without auxiliary wheels and without the help of parents – 60 NIS
Kids trailer – connect to the adults bikes and allow riding together – 60 NIS
Baby chair (for babies up to a weight of 22 kg / up to age 3) – 25 NIS
Prices shown are for a pair of bikes and for a ride of up to 3 hours. Please note that prices may vary depending on the location of the booking. The final price will be determined in the booking system and according to the availability of the bike
It is important to us that your riding experience will be the best possible!
We therefore allow you to receive a full refund in the following cases:
– The weather does not allow riding (in such cases the cancellation will usually be by us, and we or the property will contact you)
– Notice up to two hours before the start of the ride, regardless of the reason for the cancellation!
Please note that in cases where no cancellation notice is received in accordance with the above sections, no refund will be made.
Regarding changes to an existing booking – we understand that sometimes schedules do not go as we would like, and in most cases we allow flexibility in arriving and leaving for the ride. However, you must notify us in any case of delay so that we can prepare accordingly. There are situations where we will update you that the delay will not be possible and no changes can be made. Please note that late arrivals without prior notice and without confirmation will be shortened from the ride time and there will be no possibility of a refund.
Our bikes are maintained on a weekly basis by a skilled staff. Therefore, the chance of a puncture or other malfunction during the ride is very low. Such cases are most often caused if you do not follow the rules of riding, if you ride in a way that is inappropriate and not suitable for the terrain or if you choose a route with a level of difficulty that does not suit your riding skills.
We are here for you to help you choose the route that suits you best. Send us a message in the “Contact Us” tab or call us.
In addition, you must understand the rules of off-road riding that are listed while making a booking, And you will need to confirm that you are familiar with the rules and understand the consequences of non-compliance with these rules.
Note that riding in a way that does not comply with the rules or choosing a route with an inappropriate level of difficulty, may result in you having to return on foot or alternatively you will have to pay for rescue from the terrain. Geofen is not responsible for providing a way back to the rental point in the cases described above.