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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is loved by everyone.

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The opening ceremony of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) and hundreds more cyclists.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. נווה פריצקי Today, apart from its historical treasures the city also offers modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The launch of the tunnel project is another part of the development of Jerusalem’s city Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all types of audiences in Israel as well as around the globe.”

Elkin who’s ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels each year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and also in the creation of new activities and ventures that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי The project was financed by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. נווה פריצקי The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city as well as the ones that will be constructed within the different areas. It is designed to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”

http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki In the late 1990s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

נווה פריצקי “The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the vision of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

The current works include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through all year round.

It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.