Brevet «IB11_Pinopsida_Buthidae», 400 км, 21.04.2026 (Tuesday)
Start: Beer Sheva ANZAC memorial center в 7:00
Finish: Beer Sheva ANZAC memorial center
An interesting, hilly route featuring numerous landmarks, a descent to the Dead Sea, and a drive along the famous Scorpions Pass.
This is a magnificent circular route that showcases the full diversity of Israel's landscapes: from the green rolling hills of Judea to the stark, dramatic cliffs of the desert and the shores of the Dead Sea.
Here is a detailed breakdown of your itinerary:
1. Start: Be'er Sheva (Anzac Memorial Center)
Your journey begins in the capital of the Negev. From here, you head north, leaving the urban landscape behind for the open plains of the southern region.
2. The Western Negev & Route 232
The route passes through the agricultural heart of the Western Negev. Around Point 2, the road is mostly flat, flanked by fields that turn into a sea of red anemones during the winter and early spring (the "Darom Adom" festival).
3. The Judean Foothills (Points 3 & 4)
As you head further north and then east, the terrain shifts dramatically into what is often called "Israel’s Tuscany."
Point 3 (Gedera / Mazkeret Batya area): The transition to greener, hillier terrain begins here.
Point 4 (Britannia Park / Adulam Park): This is one of the most scenic driving sections. You will navigate winding roads through pine forests and ancient archaeological sites. It’s a perfect spot for a coffee break with a view of the Elah Valley.
4. Descent to the Dead Sea (Points 5 & 6)
After passing through the Lachish region, you turn east toward Arad (Point 5).
Route 31 Descent: This is one of the country's most spectacular serpentine roads. You will drop from an elevation of 600 meters above sea level to nearly -430 meters at the Dead Sea (Point 6). The Martian-like landscapes of the Judean Desert on either side are breathtaking.
5. Scorpions Pass & The Arava (Point 7)
After driving along the southern basin of the Dead Sea, you head south toward the Arava Valley.
Ma'ale Akrabim (Scorpions Pass): This is the highlight of the trip. A historic, narrow road featuring 18 hair-raising hairpin turns. Drive carefully, as the road is old and narrow, but the views of the Small Crater (Makhtesh Katan) and the surrounding desert are unparalleled.
6. The Negev Highlands (Point 8)
After ascending the pass, the road leads through the quiet, vast desert plateau toward Midreshet Ben-Gurion (Point 8). This is a great place to stop and overlook the Zin Canyon or spot wild Nubian Ibexes roaming freely.
Finish: Be'er Sheva
The loop closes as you head north on Route 40, bringing you back to your starting point in Be'er Sheva.
| Km all | Km from prev. | CP | Direction |
| 0 | 0 | Start |
Start Beer Sheva (07:00-08:00)
On map The ANZAC Memorial Center
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| 24.9 | 24.9 | CP1 |
CP1 Mizpe Lahav (07:44-09:15)
On map Photo THEN rIGHT
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| 60 | 35 | CP2 |
CP2 Ibim J (08:46-11:00)
On map cross 334/232
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| 94.8 | 34.9 | CP3 |
CP3 Reem J (09:47-13:19)
On map Gas station Receipt
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| 116.2 | 21.4 | CP4 |
CP4 Haela J (10:25-14:45)
On map GS Yellow Reseipt
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| 169.3 | 53.1 | CP5 |
CP5 Sansana (11:59-18:17)
On map Photo
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| 234.8 | 65.5 | CP6 |
CP6 Neve Zohar (13:54-22:39)
On map Gs Receipt
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| 282.6 | 47.8 | CP7 |
CP7 Hazeva (15:19-01:51)
On map GS Hazeva
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| 353.6 | 70.9 | CP8 |
CP8 Sde Boker (17:24-06:34)
On map GS Receipt
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| 402.4 | 48.8 | Finish |
Finish BeerSheva (18:50-10:00)
On map The ANZAC Memorial Center
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Israeli Brevet Rules by Tal Kazir
Exact start location and time will be available at least 2 weeks before each brevet.
There is a chance that the brevet route will change before the start, considering various conditions (e.g. weather, road works, etc.), or even postponed by a week or more.
Controls can take different shapes and forms.
- Manned Control, where a person will be present at the control and provide proof of passage.
- Receipt Control, where you need to buy something at a store that will be open during the control opening hours (e.g. 24/7 petrol station's convenience store,) and keep the receipt with printed time and place. Only the rider can buy the item (meaning: if you ride in a group, each rider must buy something!)
- Photo Control, where you need to take a picture at a certain place. Make sure that the rider (and/or the bike) are visible in the picture, as well a feature of the area. The picture can be taken by anyone (meaning: if you ride in a group, not everyone need to take a picture.)
- A GPS recorded track can be used as proof under these terms: A GPS proof can only replace a Photo Control in the middle of the route (meaning: it cannot replace the start control, nor it cannot replace the finish control, nor it cannot replace a Manned Control, nor Receipt Control, or any other control type.) The file should be in .gpx format. The recording should prove passage in all control points. e.g. if the control is a petrol station, the recording should show passage through the service road. The recording can only prove passage for the rider itself. Meaning: if you ride in a group, only those with a gps can use it as proof.
Every brevet has a designated "Reports Controller.
The Reports Controller collects all the proofs of passage in controls. They will check the proofs of passage, and produce an Excel file with the results of all the riders. That Excel file will be sent to me, and I will pass it on to the ACP. The Reports Controller is in charge of collecting riders contact details before the ride, checking proofs of passage, creating the Excel file, and sending it to me. There are no other obligation and/or responsibilities for the Reports Controller. I can be contacted first by email, and refer you to the relevant Reports Controller. My contact details are listed at the relevant ACP page. Alternatively, you can fill form, and approve the confirmation email (to prevent spam.)
*) The Reports Controller must be contacted up to 2 weeks before a brevet, according to the brevet dates written above. It will help them getting ready with everything that's needed to follow the riders.
After finish:
A rider who finished a brevet successfully is entitled to register with the ACP. This will be recognized all over the world, and could be used when registering to any brevet anywhere in the world. Registration fees are 25 NIS (roughly 8 USD / 6 EUR / 5 GBP) per rider per brevet. You need to pay the registration fees within 48 hours after a successful brevet.
Registration schedule for a support car (that you can meet only at controls) are the same as the riders. There are no fees for a support car.
The brevets are held on public roads. Therefore, there's no way we can block any other rider from riding on the same road at the same time as the brevet. But if you want your ride to be recognized, you must notify the Reports Controller before the brevet. The Reports Controller is entitled to not recognizing any ride without giving any reason (before or after the brevet!)
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You need to pay the registration fees within 48 hours after a successful finish
Start list on «IB11_Pinopsida_Buthidae»
| # | Nmae | Nickname | yob | Club | City | Sex | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kamentsev Mikhail | kampy | 1974 | BalticStar | Kiryat Bialik | M | Start 17.04 19:00 |
| 7 | Ogorodnik Evgeniy | Evgeniy | 1966 | Baltic Star | Netanya | M | start 22:00 on 21.04.26 |
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