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

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The tunnel’s southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich historical. Elkin stated that today along with its historical treasures, the tunnel project also incorporates modern-day tourism. “The launch of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all across Israel and around the world.

The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city with the future.” נווה פריצקי I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. It will also be paved in the various neighborhoods. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is currently being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation model. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

The current projects include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי