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

As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem’s capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem was once popular tourist destination because of its historic past. נווה פריצקי Elkin added that in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is integrated into the city of Jerusalem. “The launch of the tunnel project is a further part of the growth of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem as well as its development into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel as well as around the globe.”

The ministry of Elkin, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital and the future.” I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

נווה פריצקי “The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to transform the idea of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin emphasized. Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. It will also be paved in its different neighborhoods. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transport 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 The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the goal of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round the work includes road construction and installation of blowers.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.