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Intermediate to AdvancedMount Hermon Climb
The long road climb to the top of Hermon.
The big one: about two hours of climbing at 8-10% past Nimrod Fortress to the lower cable car station on Mount Hermon.
43km recorded
1,298m ascent
2.5-4.5hours
Ridden 14 July 2026
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Exported from the BeardedBikerIL Strava route. Starts and finishes at the public start point.
THE RIDE
The long road climb to the top of Hermon.
Road bike with easy gears, or a gravel bike. Start with an easy downhill warm-up. The main climb starts at the bottom, around km 10, and goes past Nimrod Fortress to the lower cable car station. The road is a bit rough in places and the descent is fast.
About 2 hours of climbing at 8-10% on average. There is a short, very steep wall in Majdal Shams: very hard but very short, and worst case you walk it (about 5 minutes). The gate just after Majdal Shams opens at 8:00 AM.
PLAN THE DAY
Start, refills & timing
Birkat Ram, Mas'ade
Park in Masade, by Birkat Ram. To cut out more than half the ride, park in Majdal Shams instead.
Open start pin ↗Water & food
Food and water in Majdal Shams, about halfway up, and at the top: water, snacks and bathrooms.
When to ride
Best in spring and autumn. Summer works only if you start very early, it gets hot. Avoid winter: cold, snow at the top and ski crowds. Allow 2.5 to 4.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
View the route on Strava ↗THE SIX-SLIDE GUIDE
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