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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be enjoyed by all.

The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. http://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. “The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone in Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to take a relaxing and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for realizing our vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי “The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycling routes that exist in the city. The paths will be paved within the diverse areas. The objective is to encourage cyclists in the city.

נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It is also home to the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

The current works include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern safety and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for pedestrians to travel through all year round.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/