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

http://www.inn.co.il/news/577845 The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel 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 connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Ein Laban is the closest. נווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Moshe Lion. נווה פריצקי Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.

Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem’s historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי “The inauguration of tunnel project is another part of the development of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of people throughout Israel as well as around the globe.”

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem… I encourage you to take your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

http://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, as well as the ones that will be constructed within the diverse neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within the city’s residents and also to encourage the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards Sorek’s purification plant.

“The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing 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 ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.