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

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from the Kerem junction.

http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.

saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ The city’s rich history was a reason for it to be a popular tourist attraction in the past. Today, apart from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The launch of the tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of travelers from Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin’s ministry, which also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city and its future.” I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to redefine the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי “The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and to promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards Sorek’s purification plant.

“The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Current works include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe to use during the entire year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.