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

The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

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

Jerusalem was once a well-known tourist destination due to its historic past. Nowadays, aside from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The inauguration of this tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience throughout Israel as well as around the world.”

Elkin is the project’s director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem’s tourism development and also in the development of new attractions and ventures that link the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of changing the concept for transportation throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already within the city. These will be paved in its diverse areas. The goal is to encourage cycling among residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

“The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transport system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Present works include road construction, installation blowers and advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure to use during the entire year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.