Kibbutz Beeri was founded in this place, on October 6th, 1946 as
part of the 11 points operation. In that operation, 11 settlements
were founded in the Negev, on the same night, the night that
follows Yom Kipur 1946. At that time, 2 years before Israel's
independence, the land was under British mandate. The goal of the
11 points operation was to set Jewish presence in the Negev, before
any partition plan of Israel takes place.
Kibbutz Be'eri was named after Berl Katznelson, who used the
name Be'eri as his literary name.
After the Israeli war of independence, the Kibbutz moved 3km to
the east. The only remaining of the old settlement are a security
house and a water tower. Across the road is a remaining of an old
bunker.
In order to get there, you need to go to Kibbutz Be'eri current
location. Just before the gate there is a road going to the right,
passing around the Kibbutz. Continue going west until you get to a
Y shaped intersection. Go to the right side and drive about 2km and
you are there.
About 200 meters before Nahabir, you will see a nice Keren
Kayemet park where you can picnic.
I can also recommend that you park your car near the enterence
to Kibutz Be'eri, and go by bike. There are many bicycle tracks in
the area.