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

In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

The city’s rich history was a reason why it was a popular tourist spot in the past. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is integrated into Jerusalem’s city. “The opening of this tunnel project is a different element of the development of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd in Israel, and worldwide.”

The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital with its future.” I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of altering the way of transport throughout Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will connect with the various cycling routes that exist in the city. They will be laid in its diverse areas. נווה פריצקי The objective is to encourage cyclists in the city.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located west of the city and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present works. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium as well as ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.