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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that is to be enjoyed by everyone.

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

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entry point can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

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

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is one of Jerusalem’s historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. “The launch of the tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourism destination for all kinds of people from Israel and all over the world.”

Elkin his ministry, which responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and also in the creation of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists to visit and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”

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

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. נווה פריצקי It will also be paved in its various neighborhoods. This will encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located to the west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Current projects include road construction, installation blowers, and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use during the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.