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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.

The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The tunnel’s southern entry point is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.

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 the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is one of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The opening of this tunnel project is yet another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of tourists in Israel and all over the world.”

Elkin’s ministry, which was also headed the project alongside Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city and the future.” I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 נווה פריצקי A total of NIS 25 million was invested in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי Elkin stated the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to redefine the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem.” Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved in its various neighborhoods. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

The current works include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי