Located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias is an important historic site, whose old city holds the Tomb of Maimonides and Abulafia Synagogue. The more modern part of the city features a marina and fish market. There’s a good variety of running options in the area:
Tiberias Old City: A 3-4 km ‘runseeing’ tour of important Tiberias sites and the Yigal Alon Promenade along the water. Nice waterfront running around the marina in this restaurant-lined area. Start at Skotit Square and run past the Sculpture Garden Museum to the stairs. Then the Tomb of Maimonidies, the Shim’on Garden, HaZikaron Garden, and the Yigal Alon Promenade. ROUTE MAP
Path Along the Jordan River. From the Yardenit, the Christian pilgrimage destination on the River Jordan where it is said Jesus was baptized. There’s a section of the Israel National Trail along the Jordan River. From Yardenit, follow the trail along the river for 1.5 km. Then, 0.5 km away from the river, and then a path continues along the river for another 2 km where the Israel National Trail diverges. ROUTE MAP
Kinneret/Israel National Trail. Just south of Tiberias in the Kinneret area, the Israel National Trail offers several km of good running along a relatively flat gravel road, with more of a hiking type trail just above it. Above the sea, with nice views. The trail is between Rt. 90 which runs along the Sea of Galilee and Rt. 768.
Located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias is an important historic site, whose old city holds the Tomb of Maimonides and Abulafia Synagogue. The more modern part of the city features a marina and fish market. There’s a good variety of running options in the area:
Tiberias Old City: A 3-4 km ‘runseeing’ tour of important Tiberias sites and the Yigal Alon Promenade along the water. Nice waterfront running around the marina in this restaurant-lined area. Start at Skotit Square and run past the Sculpture Garden Museum to the stairs. Then the Tomb of Maimonidies, the Shim’on Garden, HaZikaron Garden, and the Yigal Alon Promenade. ROUTE MAP
Path Along the Jordan River. From the Yardenit, the Christian pilgrimage destination on the River Jordan where it is said Jesus was baptized. There’s a section of the Israel National Trail along the Jordan River. From Yardenit, follow the trail along the river for 1.5 km. Then, 0.5 km away from the river, and then a path continues along the river for another 2 km where the Israel National Trail diverges. ROUTE MAP
Kinneret/Israel National Trail. Just south of Tiberias in the Kinneret area, the Israel National Trail offers several km of good running along a relatively flat gravel road, with more of a hiking type trail just above it. Above the sea, with nice views. The trail is between Rt. 90 which runs along the Sea of Galilee and Rt. 768.
Israel's second largest city is a lively, multicultural dynamo. The signature running in Tel Aviv is the promenade along the Mediterranean. Nice runs along the Yarkon River, some cool neighborhoods, Boulevard Rothschild, and Herzliya.
The best places to run in Jerusalem include our 'runseeing' tour, the Promenade (Tayelet), rail trail (Rekevet), The Forest, Sacher Park, and the Ben Shemen Forest. We don't recommend running in the Old City.
This northern Israel port city with its hilly setting overlooking the Mediterranean has some gorgeous running. Highlights are the seaside path, the Bahá'í Gardens area, the famed 1,000 Steps, Mt. Carmel National Park, and Ein Hashofet Forest.
Nice waterfront running paths in these northern Israel spots near the Lebanon border. From Nahariya, the path goes for 3 km south to Shavei Zion. From Acre, the path goes for 3 km north. Also, do a quick jaunt around the Acre Old City!
Some hilly, scenic running in Safed, the highest city in Israel. The recommended run is up to and around the Citadel, which has great views of the out to the Galilee. Also some good trail running in Limonim Forest.
Run from the lowest place on earth! Masada's snake path which climbs 2 km and 400 meter elevation gain to the summit and wonderfully preserved Roman fortress with great views. Nearby Ein Gedi is a trail running treat.
Run at the lowest point on earth! Just south of Masada, a pedestrian/cycle path runs for 9 km along the Dead Sea between Ein Bobek and Neve Zohar. Great views of the water and surrounding mountains. Get a post-run treatment at the famed Zohar Hot Springs!
Southern Israeli port and resort town on the Red Sea near Jordan, popular with visitors. Our 6.4 km route features the beach promenade and marina, mostly off-road. Timna Park, 20 km north, has spectacular desert trail running.
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