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6.6 miles
Distance
657 ft
Climb
-666 ft
Descent
00:43:06
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
321 ft
Altitude min
559 ft
Altitude max
360 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:43:06
Avg time

Herzel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ben Shemen
  • AKA
    הרצל
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47857 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40263 in E-Biking
    • #61008 in Trail Running
    • #61905 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Whenever it's dry
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    KKL

The most Popular trail in Ben Shemen, all marked White-Blue-White. riding direction is CCW, It's a round trip but you can combine sections with other trails in the forest. on weekend it is very busy

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  • 8 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Herzel Trail Reports

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Mar 14, 2025 @ 8:36am
Mar 14, 2025
 perfect weather
Mar 1, 2025 @ 5:58am
Mar 1, 2025
 wet in few places mostly fine condition
Feb 22, 2025 @ 4:27am
Feb 22, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 @ 5:37am
Feb 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 @ 5:37am
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on Mar 14, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      27
      Herzel + Anava
      21 miles • 2,114 ft • 2 • Loop •
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      Trail Products

      4.7 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      ValeryNicole ValeryNicole
      Love it. Recommend for beginners and even experienced cyclist. Hard tail more then sufficient for it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Herzel located?
      Herzel is located in Ben Shemen, Israel. It is part of the Ben Shemen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.94062, 34.9495.
      ▼ How hard is Herzel?
      Herzel is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Herzel?
      Herzel has 657 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 666 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 321 ft to 559 ft.
      ▼ Is Herzel a point to point trail?
      Yes, Herzel is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Herzel?
      Herzel is 6.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Herzel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Herzel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Herzel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Herzel are:
      • April (12 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Herzel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Herzel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Herzel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Herzel. The trail is 6.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Herzel?
      Herzel is a very popular trail. There have been 1,573 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,762 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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