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

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.

The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza route. The tunnel’s southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich past. Nowadays, aside from its rich history the city also offers modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The inauguration the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel and around the world.

Elkin, who heads the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city’s tourism growth and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special nature of Old Jerusalem.”

A total of NIS 25 million were invested in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos “The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage biking within the city’s residents and to promote the green movement in Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used for infrastructure purposes. It is also home to the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

http://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ “The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the goal of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Current works include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure for everyone to use all year.

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.