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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.

The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was opened as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. Today, apart from its historic treasures it also has modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the expansion of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of audiences in Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of innovative activities and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our eternal capital to its future… I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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

http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved throughout the various neighborhoods. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

“The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי