At this point, our route keeps us virtually on the banks of the Jordan River, a sight not to be missed. For the super fit, there is the opportunity to climb by bike 600 meters to the Crusader Castle of Belvoir, with its fantastic view across the Jordan and Beit Shean valleys. For most of the riders , there is an easier ride to the Sakhne Springs, where we will all meet for lunch and swim in this naturally heated oasis pools. There is plenty to see, in particular the Roman theater and the Calendo mosaic. We continue to our overnight stop of Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin, a working kibbutz where the children of the kibbutz will welcome us upon our arrival.
Today is our longest cycling day.
This extraordinary river drops over 700 meters from the Banias at the foothills of Mount Hermon, whose peak is covered in snow, to the tropical heat of the Dead Sea, and makes its way through the Bible from Genesis in the Old Testament to the baptism of Jesus in the New Testament. Kibbutz Almog is our overnight stop, where we take a well-earned dip in the swimming pool, followed by a barbecue at the poolside. A visit to the local Dead Sea Scrolls Museum will be our final activity for the day. Today our cycling route takes us along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. The sea has a high concentration of minerals, including potassium chloride, magnesium bromide and many others.