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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be enjoyed by everyone.

http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 http://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city.

The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The inauguration of this tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd throughout Israel, and worldwide.”

Elkin’s ministry, which was responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical history of our capital city with the future.” I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

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

Elkin said that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and those that will paved in its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage cycling among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in the capital.”

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Present work includes road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי