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Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of

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 Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been integrated into the city of Jerusalem. “The opening (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem, and it’s transformation into a sought-after city to visit for all kinds of people throughout Israel and around the world.”

Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the city’s tourism development and also in the creation of new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historical past and future of Jerusalem. I invite the cycling community to take a relaxing and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Around NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project, budgeted by Elkin’s ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the goal of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, as well as the ones that will be paved within its different neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling among its residents, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

The current works include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.