Alon Singletrack at Lahav Forest
This information is a recommendation only. Please ride carefully and responsibly. Some routes are for mixed-use of vehicles and cyclists. Riders must adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to the signage.
Difficulty level: Medium
Route length: 13.4 km.
Start and end point: Jo Alon Center, Lahav Forest
Summary of the trip area: A circular route called the Alon Single track was paved in the Lahav Forest. It runs through the entire forest and includes panoramic views between natural woodland and archaeological sites. On the eastern edge of the forest are the Rimon ruins, impressive remains of an ancient synagogue, and dozens of caves that were used for living, agricultural storage facilities and more, testifying to a large Jewish settlement that existed here. On the other side of the forest, one would find Khirbat Abu Hof, with the remains of two large churches, a columbarium, agricultural facilities and more. The singlet rack is marked by wooden poles with a red sign on a white background.
Summary of the route: The single track entry is quite bumpy at first, with several ups and downs between trees, flowers and views of the hills of the Lahav Reserve and the Lachish area. Finally, the single descends into a wide valley and meets Be’er Tilla. The single track continues climbing toward the peak of Lahave Mountain. From there, you may continue on the Alon Single track or take a right toward Rimon Singletrack.
Photography credit: Ilan Shaham
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*The information is taken from the Lamedavesh and Mountain Bike Trails of the KKL-JNF websites