This partially circular ride through Britannia Park in the Shefela includes a must-see stop-off at Tel Azeka. Details of this tel are covered in the hike "A visit to Quiyafa and Tel Azeka". Because this is a park rather than a forest, there are exceptional unobstructed views of the Shefela.
Distance: about 14 km.
Difficulty: The roads are paved or have a firm and reasonably smooth surface and this ride is suitable for hybrid bikes. The park is quite hilly and you will need to be in good shape if you want to keep up a fast pace.
Starting point: The beginning of this ride is the parking lot of the recreation area by the northern entrance to Britannia Park. There are pleasant picnic areas here and also liberally spaced along the route.
Directions: Enter "Britannia Park" or "פארק בריטניה" into Waze. This locates the northern entrance to the park which is exactly where you want to be. To reach the park from route 38, turn right at Tzomet Azeka and proceed along route 383. The park entrance is 1.3 Km from the junction on the left and is the first paved road you come to. The entrance to the park is not well sign-posted, but you will see a Keren Kayemet sign as you enter. After entering the park, take the first turning on the left to park your car in the recreation area.
The Bicycle Ride:
Map of the park. Entry into the park in this ride is at the arrow at the top of the map, which is the northern entrance to the park.
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