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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be loved by everyone.

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination because of its rich past. Nowadays, aside from its rich history the city also offers modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The opening of the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types in Israel and the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem’s visitors and in the creation and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to the future”. נווה פריצקי I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along a modern and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

About NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project, budgeted by the Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. “The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved within the numerous areas. The goal is to promote cyclists in the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transport system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

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

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.