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The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.

The tunnel’s official opening ceremony, which is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem’s glorious past was a reason for it to be a popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. נווה פריצקי “The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist place for all types of audience throughout Israel, and worldwide.”

Elkin who is in charge of the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem’s tourism development and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.

Around NIS 25 million was put into in the project. It was 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, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal to transform the idea of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin said. נווה פריצקי “The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city as well as the ones that will be constructed within the diverse areas. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling among its residents, and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the vision of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the along with the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.