The Israel National Trail runs from Kibbutz Dan, near the border with Lebanon in the Upper Galilee, to Eilat in the far south of the country. Split into stages, there are places to stop and stay along the way.

The Hiriya is a 60 meter high mound of waste. It is the first sight, and smell, many tourists have upon entering Israel, being next to Ben Gurion Airport. Thankfully, the landfill is now closed, and the mound is being converted into the centerpiece of the new Ariel Sharon Park, set to be the largest new urban park built in the last century in the world. Bigger than Central Park in New York, the Ariel Sharon Park is currently open in a limited format, and will be opened in stages until its completion in 2020.

Cycling is a great way to see Israel. With a comprehensive selection of cycling routes in rural and urban areas, on and off road, it is also practical. And, its set to get better with a National Cycle Trail set to run from Metulla in the north to Eilat in the south currently under construction.

Israel’s capital is a great place to keep fit.
Jogging
Jerusalem is a hilly city and so a jog should really be planned before it is run. Having said this, this topography means that a properly planned run can be magical. A book, the Carta’s Jogger’s Guide to Jerusalem offers great ideas. Alternatively, you can combine your [...]

As a flat city, Tel Aviv is well suited for people wishing to bike. Its wide boulevards often have cycle routes in the center of them, and there are lots of places which rent out bikes. Click here for more on cycling in Israel.