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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened during a celebration held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich history. Elkin explained that today, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. “The inauguration the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel and around the world.

Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and also in the development of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem… I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. It will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow This will increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

http://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True “The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers.

http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.