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The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.

The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.

The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem was once a well-known tourist destination due to its rich history. נווה פריצקי In the present, in addition to its historical treasures it also has modern-day tourism,” Elkin said. “The launch of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that link the fascinating history of our capital city’s eternal past to its future… נווה פריצקי I invite cyclists to enjoy a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning nature of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the present construction. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is safe for the people to use all year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.