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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience which is loved by everyone.

In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

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

נווה פריצקי The tunnel’s official opening ceremony which measures 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.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures it also has modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The launch of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all across Israel and the world.

Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels each year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”

Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different areas. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי This will increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the goal of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

The current projects include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe to use during the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.