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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.

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

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

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

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin stated that today, in addition to its rich history, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. “The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the development of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel and throughout the world.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality’s ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development all aspects Jerusalem’s tourists and in the design and operation of exciting attractions, ventures , and other attractions which connect the rich past of our eternal city to its future”. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. It is intended to promote biking within the city’s residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in the capital.”

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 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 crucial to realize the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

The current work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use all year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.