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The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.

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, the capital city.

נווה פריצקי It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki The tunnel’s southern entrance is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historic treasures, it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem’s city Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of people in Israel and throughout the world.”

Elkin’s ministry, which also headed the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with the future.” I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a an attractive, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the concept of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. “The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist within the city. The paths will be paved in its various areas. The aim is to promote cycling among residents of Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. http://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ It also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the goal to change the way transportation is thought of all over Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for people to walk through all year round.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.