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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that is to be enjoyed by all.

In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

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

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The city’s rich history was a reason why it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into the Jerusalem city. נווה פריצקי “The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem’s city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling tourist city for all types of people in Israel and around the world.”

Elkin’s ministry, which also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical time of our capital city and its future.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw I encourage you to take your bicycles on a scenic and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin said the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in Jerusalem.”

In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

The current works include road construction, installation blowers and advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for all to use throughout the year.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.