Welcome to the “HLC”

The first self-supported bikepacking race from the north to the south of Israel across the historical landscapes of the Holy Land. Bring your bike and gear and ride, self-supported, as fast as you can to the Red Sea.
October 9th, 2025

The Route

Ride On!

With total of 1,461km and elevation gain of over 20,000m it is not going to be an easy ride. The route passes along gravel roads, single tracks and ancient roman roads. This route is like no other; rough, painful and challenging but also rewarding and FUN.

Starting with 2023, the HLC challenge will be available in 3 options:

HLC1400

Full length ending in Eilat

HLC750-NORTH

Half length ending in Jerusalem

HLC750-SOUTH

Half length starting in Jerusalem





Thank you Nicholas Carman for the lovely pictures and Meir Bookai for our unique and special HLC Logo.