Everything starts here.

bikepacking (n.) · "strapping a sleeping bag to your bike, riding trails for a few days and sleeping under the stars."

Dozens of routes with GPX files, route stories that show where to find water, food and a place to sleep, guides to planning and gear, and the community's event calendar. All free, by riders for riders.

First time?

You don't need a special bike, experience or expensive gear to start. Four steps and you're on your way to your first weekend out there.

  1. 01 Pick an easy route A two-day route with little climbing. Easy routes →
  2. 02 Rent the bags Trek stores rent out bags and a light at a reduced price, so you don't need to buy anything first. Gear rental →
  3. 03 Check off your gear list A ready-made list of everything you need, to tick off and download. Gear list →
  4. 04 Join a beginner-friendly ride Relaxed community rides, no racing, with a campfire and people who've done it before. Bikepacking for Beginners →
Came across a word you didn’t know? To the glossary →

Bikepacking is almost free: most overnight campsites cost nothing, gear can be rented, and you mostly pay for food and water along the way.

Welcome to Israel For riders from abroad
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Inspiration Films, stories and photos
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Plan your ride Tips, safety, camping
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Recommended gear Bags, sleep, navigation
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Not a morning ride and not a supported tour: bikepacking means strapping a sleeping bag to your bike, riding trails for a few days and sleeping under the stars.

BIKE HOLIDAYS

Bike vacations in Israel

Discover Israel Race 2027
THE BIG RACE OF THE YEAR

Cross all of Israel by bike, unsupported, in as few days as you can. From the Mediterranean to the Arava, through the Galilee, the Golan, Jerusalem and the Negev. Two editions, MTB and gravel, and riders from around the world on the start line.

1.4.2027 MTB 1,156 km Gravel 1,021 km 161 days to go
Details and registration →
CALENDAR

Upcoming events

Full event calendar →
PARTNERS ON THIS JOURNEY

The partners behind the community

Israeli companies that ride with us: they back our events, offer perks to community members and help bikepacking in Israel grow.

CTC · Trek Israel Trek importer in Israel

Trek's store network in Israel. Community members get 20% off bikepacking gear, and branches rent out gear for your first trip.

Visit site →
Joe's No Flats Sealant and repairs

An Israeli maker of sealant, lubes and repair kits. They built a full bikepacking repair kit with us: everything you need so a flat never ends your ride.

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Small World Satellite tracker rental

Rents out satellite trackers and communicators. In the desert and in areas with no signal, your family can follow your location, and in an emergency you can call for help.

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TwoNav GPS navigation

The only devices that display Shvilnet maps perfectly, with a big screen and the Land planning app. Site visitors get special deals.

Visit site →
Swift Optics Riding sunglasses

An Israeli company making quality glasses at fair prices. Protection from sun, dust and wind over long days on the trail, and 20% off for the community.

Visit site →
SUPPORT THE SITE

This site is run by the community. Every contribution helps.

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