The Rekevet is a historic former railroad track turned into a multi-use trail. It is one of the better off-road running options in Jerusalem. It runs about 5.6 km one-way. The northern terminus is at First Station, just south of the Old City, and heads southwest to the Malcha Mall and train station.
Tunnel of trail extension. Photo: Jon Frankel
Extension Past Malcha Station: Not shown on Google Maps. The path continues along the green line to the Zoo station, and then through an area of olive groves. Then, there’s a 2 km tunnel that ends at Ein Kerem National Park. See this MAP, from friend of Great Runs Jason Glasgow. The part past Malcha station is the extension (ignore the part of his ride that leads to there).
NOTE: We’ve heard from a couple of people that it’s not permitted to run in the tunnel. So you might have to stop there.
Add-Ons:Nice running in Ein Kerem National Park
Trail extension passing olive groves. Photo: Jon Frankel
The Rekevet is a historic former railroad track turned into a multi-use trail. It is one of the better off-road running options in Jerusalem. It runs about 5.6 km one-way. The northern terminus is at First Station, just south of the Old City, and heads southwest to the Malcha Mall and train station.
Tunnel of trail extension. Photo: Jon Frankel
Extension Past Malcha Station: Not shown on Google Maps. The path continues along the green line to the Zoo station, and then through an area of olive groves. Then, there’s a 2 km tunnel that ends at Ein Kerem National Park. See this MAP, from friend of Great Runs Jason Glasgow. The part past Malcha station is the extension (ignore the part of his ride that leads to there).
NOTE: We’ve heard from a couple of people that it’s not permitted to run in the tunnel. So you might have to stop there.
Add-Ons:Nice running in Ein Kerem National Park
Trail extension passing olive groves. Photo: Jon Frankel
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3.5 miles one way
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northeastern terminus at Beit Lethem Rd., near the Menachem Begin Heritage Center; southwestern terminus near the Malha railway station.
A 7-mile Jerusalem ‘tourist’ run. Busy Hebron Rd., outskirts of the Old City, up to Hebrew University and Mount Scopus, returning through Damascus Gate.
The most significant green space in the area. About 3km west of the city. Numerous road and trail options. The forest houses the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, and is near Mt. Herzl.
Sacher Park (Gan Sacher) is the largest park in Jerusalem. Our 3.4 mile route features the best of the park, and a tour by the Israel Knesset, Israel Museum, and the Supreme Court. Also a running track at Givat Ram Stadium. Good access from Jaffa St.
A good destination run for those desiring trails and shade. Located halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, at 5,000 acres there are miles of trails, including 32 km of bike trails suitable for running.
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Essentials
3.5 miles one way
Flat
northeastern terminus at Beit Lethem Rd., near the Menachem Begin Heritage Center; southwestern terminus near the Malha railway station.
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