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

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem was once a very well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also incorporated into the city of Jerusalem. “The opening of this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of people throughout Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem’s visitors and in the design and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to the future”. נווה פריצקי I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the vision of changing the concept for transportation throughout Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and those that will paved in the neighborhoods. The goal is to promote biking within the city’s residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the goal to change the way transportation is thought of all over Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the present works. The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.