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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.

נווה פריצקי 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 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem’s glorious past was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist spot in the past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into Jerusalem’s city. “The opening of this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of people in Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin, who heads the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem’s tourism development and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

The project was funded by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of changing the concept for transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. It will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical zoo and aquarium and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.