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The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.

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

The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza route. נווה פריצקי The tunnel’s southern entry point can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי In the present, in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The launch (of this tunnel project) is an additional part of the development of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of visitors in Israel and around the globe.”

Elkin who’s ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested thousands of shekels annually in the city’s tourism development as well as in creating new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique 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 in Jerusalem,” Elkin emphasized. http://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The tunnel will be a great way to encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel. It houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Road construction and installation, as well as blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current construction. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all season.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.