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

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

The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos The opening ceremony of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

The city’s rich history was a reason why it was a popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin stated that the present as well as its rich history, the tunnel project also incorporates modern-day tourism. “The opening of this tunnel project is yet another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourism destination for all kinds of people in Israel and around the globe.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem’s visitors and in the creation and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions which connect the rich past of our eternal city to its future”. I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the dream of altering the way of transportation in Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki It will also be made paved in its different areas. It will also help cyclists and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used for infrastructure purposes and houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Present works include road construction, installation blowers, and advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe to use throughout the year.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.