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The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.

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

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The opening (of the tunnel) is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem, and it’s transformation into a sought-after city to visit for all kinds of people across Israel and around the world.”

Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem’s tourism and the design and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of our eternal city to the future”. I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministry Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin stressed, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. It will also be paved in its different neighborhoods. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

http://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located just west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel that also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the dream to change the way transportation is thought of across Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction, as well as installation of blowers.

נווה פריצקי It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood. נווה פריצקי