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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.

The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a well-known tourist destination due to its historic past. Today, apart from its rich history, it also incorporates modern-day tourism.” Elkin said. “The inauguration of this tunnel project another element of the development of Jerusalem. The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive destination for tourists of every kind of person within Israel as well as around the world.”

http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Elkin is the project’s director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation innovative attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. נווה פריצקי The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to alter the notion of transportation in Jerusalem,” Elkin said. “The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already in the city. The paths will be paved throughout the city’s various areas. The objective is to encourage cyclists in the city.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Present projects include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe to use all year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.