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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Today, apart from its rich history, it also incorporates modern-day tourism.” Elkin said. נווה פריצקי “The inauguration of this tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience throughout Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin’s ministry, which was responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city and its future.” I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million was put into 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.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to alter the notion of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. נווה פריצקי “The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. It’s designed to encourage bicycling within its inhabitants, and to promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”

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

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

The current works include road construction, installation blowers, and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use all year.

http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.